County News
Orange County Studio “Rows with It” Safely during COVID-19 Pandemic: “It was the lifeline we needed,” says Owner
Like many small businesses, a lot of hard work had gone into launching Orange County indoor rowing studio Live2Row. The Ocoee-based fitness enterprise opened...
New Emergency Manager Preparing Orange County to Meet All Public Safety Challenges
When Lauraleigh Avery was appointed Orange County Emergency Manager by Mayor Jerry L. Demings on June 2, 2020, it had historic overtones. She is...
Orange County’s Hurricane Prep in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
This hurricane season, balancing tropical storm threats with the reality of COVID-19 represents a serious challenge, but one for which Orange County’s Office of...
A Story Worth Flagging: The Origination of Orange County’s Official Flag
As we celebrate Flag Day on June 14, 2020, you may wonder how Orange County came up with its official flag. That story, as...
Survey Says … Consumer Confidence Survey Reveals Optimism for COVID-19 Recovery
It was the brainchild of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. One of the Task Force’s first recommendations was to conduct a Consumer...
With COVID-19 Scams on the Rise, Here are Some Tips on How to Avoid Them
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, fraud schemes to get people’s personal information are on the rise. The Federal watchdogs...
Orange County Provides Critical COVID-19 Housing Information to Residents
Orange County’s Housing Division has teamed up with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida to provide important information on eviction protections, tenant rights and housing...
Orange County’s Alissa Barber Torres Inducted into the 2020 Florida Class of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners
The highest honor the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) grants a member is election into the College of Fellows. Fellowship is bestowed to planners...
DIY: Make Your Own Facemask Out of Household Items
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become more readily available thanks to the efforts of manufacturers and private citizens who have stepped up to meet...