County News

Office for a Drug-Free Community Leads Efforts to Curb Opioid Deaths

In Orange County, more people died from opioid overdoses in 2022 than all other drug overdoses combined, and the importance of harm reduction —...

Check it out! Mayor’s Toy Drive Gets Drop-Off Help from Orange County Library System

The 2023 Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive launched November 6, and this year, additional drop-off locations have been made available at the 15...

State-of-the Art Multicultural Center Opens Its Doors in Pine Hills

Orange County recently celebrated the grand opening of a cutting-edge Multicultural Center in Pine Hills. The 17,000 square foot facility, located at the site...

Orange County Construction Update: Kirkman Road Extension Moving Ahead

With Universal’s Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open by the summer of 2025, road construction has begun on the Kirkman Road extension project...

Orange County Animal Services Initiates New Program That Keeps More Pets in Homes

In early September, Orange County Animal Services had to move quickly when a canine pneumovirus case was found in a shelter dog. In order...

Harbor House a True Community Partner in Quest to Eradicate Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and Orange County continues to do its part to tackle this issue head on. The Orange...

Orange County’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program: Creating Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods

Providing funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations working on reducing pollution and their carbon footprint is being spearheaded by Orange County Neighborhood...

Beautification Grants Improve the Appearance of Orange County Neighborhoods

A beautification program represents an effective strategy to maintain and enhance neighborhoods. It can lead to more interaction among neighbors, an improved quality of...

Orange County Community Conference: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

On October 14, 2023, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference, an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative...