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Orange County Utilities Honored with Multiple Water Conservation and Reuse Awards

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Utilities’ water conservation and reuse programs were recently recognized by a distinguished environmental agency and a global educational organization. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named Orange County Utilities as a 2020 WaterSense Partner of the Year for demonstrating its commitment to water conservation by providing and promoting...

Orange County Honored for 25 Consecutive Years in Procurement Excellence

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Government Procurement Division was recently recognized by the National Procurement Institute with the 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement.® Orange County is one of only five agencies to receive the award every year since its inception a quarter century ago. Additionally, the Procurement Division was one of...

Mayor Jerry L. Demings to host 2nd Annual Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony – “Honoring Our Veterans” on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

WHAT: Mayor Demings, the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council and County Commissioners will honor veterans, as well as those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces with a flag raising ceremony on Veterans Day.                    “Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Launches 10th Annual Toy Drive

Adds online gift shopping and contact-free toy drop-off event to allow for safe collections WHAT: With the need expected to be greater this year due to the COVID-19, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has launched the 2020 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive with additional participation opportunities to ensure safety during the annual holiday...

Orange CARES Portal Re-Opens November 16, 2020 at 8 a.m.

New Criteria will Help More Residents Receive $1,000 Grant Orange County, Fla. (November 9, 2020) – Orange County will reopen the application portal for Individual and Family Assistance Program with new criteria on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 8 a.m. The updated eligibility will now include other adult members of the same household to...