County News

Minnesota Officials Tour Belvin Perry, Jr. Central Receiving Center

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently hosted Minnesota Senator Barb Goodwin and Hennepin County 4th Judicial District Judge Jay Quam for a learning and...

Youth Mental Health Commission Implementation Work Begins

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ Youth Mental Health Commission Implementation Team met on Monday to begin the work of accomplishing the goals set by...

Mayor Teresa Jacobs Recognized as Advocate for Children’s Mental Health

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was honored recently by the Federation of Families of Central Florida with the inaugural “Champion of Children's Mental Health”...

Orange County Celebrates Groundbreaking of MLS Soccer Stadium

Orange County joined the community in celebrating the historic groundbreaking of Orlando City Soccer’s new stadium in downtown Orlando on Thursday. This marks a...

Orange County Recognizes Winners of Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized a group of young citizens who participated in the...

Agricultural Community Unites at Orange County Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner

The Orange County Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner, held recently at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, saluted the region’s agricultural community and the invaluable contributions of...

Orange County’s Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Hits High Note with Cultural Performances and Family Events

Orange County hosted several family oriented events during Hispanic Heritage Month, held annually from Sept. 15 to Oct .15, to honor the accomplishments of...

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Supports IDignity in Soup-Off Benefit

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently participated in IDignity’s 5th Annual Souper Douper Fundraiser, an event that raises funds and awareness for the organization...

Orange County Wins Top National PR Award for 2014 State of the County Campaign

The Communications Division at Orange County Government is the recipient of Ragan PR Daily’s Digital Award for Best Community Engagement, recognizing the groundbreaking success...