County News
Public Works Manager’s Passion: Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe
When it comes to pedestrian and bicycle safety, no local public servant is as dedicated to the cause as Lauren Torres, project manager at...
Orange County Solutions are Making Pine Hills Roads Safer for Everyone
In early August, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt Vision Zero, an effective method of eliminating all traffic fatalities and...
Magnolia Park Opens New Eco Education Center Building
Nearly 100 visitors recently came to Orange County Parks and Recreation’s Magnolia Park to celebrate the addition of new amenities along the east shore...
Orange County Utilities Recognized with Prestigious J.D. Power Award
Top marks in their category for conservation, communications, billing & payment, and pricing Orange County Utilities accepted an award from J.D. Power for Best...
Cleaning the Drains: Orange County Public Works Preps for Hurricane Season
Orange County Public Works is currently inspecting the County’s primary and secondary drainage systems, which include canal systems, retention ponds and subdivision street inlet...
Fertilize Responsibly This Summer: Zero Nitrogen Equals Clean Water Bodies
While summer rains cool us down, they also wash fertilizer off our yards and fuel algae growth in our lakes, rivers and springs. We...
Splash into Summer: Water Safety Tips for Families
Did you know it only takes a few inches of water for a small child to drown? According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Orange County Corrections Chief to be Honored with National Award
Orange County Corrections Chief Louis A. Quiñones, Jr. will be honored as a Latino Leader at an awards ceremony in Miami during the Seventh...
A Community Crisis: Orange County Animal Services Faces Spike in Pet Surrenders
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is dealing with a high number of animal surrenders, primarily related to rising housing costs and other economic factors....