County News

Orange County’s New Technology and Social Media Workgroup to Advance Citizen Engagement and Support Digital Community

As advocates for the region’s burgeoning tech community, several online and social media influencers – who also played a significant role in amplifying the...

Orange County Advises Proactive Measures to Combat Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus

As the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus continues to spread, the Orange County Health Services Department’s Mosquito Control Division is urging people to protect themselves from...

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Hosts District Update

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently joined members of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce as the keynote speaker for their signature monthly member...

Orange County Citizens Honored at 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference

Several Orange County citizens were honored at the 2014 Florida Neighborhoods Conference for their invaluable contributions in their neighborhoods and communities.

Orange County Hosts Distinguished Colombian Faculty

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Office of Economic Development recently met with distinguished faculty members from the Universidad Autonoma de Occidente (UAO)...

Orange County’s Newest Centenarian Honored with Proclamation

Orange County’s newest centenarian Opal Shields was honored with a proclamation and a special luncheon at the Taft Community Center on her 100th birthday....

Behind the Perimeter – A Glimpse inside Orange County Corrections Veterans’ Dorm

While waiting to catch a flight, Malik Muhammad mapped out an idea he had on a napkin. Muhammad, who at the time held the...

Orange County Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Orange County Regional History Center recently hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil...

Orange County Continues Support for the Black Business Investment Fund

Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County’s Office of Economic Development recently joined the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) Florida Business Opportunity Symposium Series event,...