Sustainability
New Solar Co-ops Launch in Orange County
Orange County is building on the momentum of the state’s largest and most successful solar co-op by again partnering with Solar United Neighbors...
Orange County Helps OUC Dedicate Community Solar Farm
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer along with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) leaders dedicated the Kenneth P. Ksionek Community...
A “Bear” Necessity: Orange County Residents Embrace Bear-Resistant Roll Carts
It’s not uncommon for Apopka residents Steven and Jennifer Hamilton to have their trash become a buffet for bears in their neighborhood. Bears’ noses...
Orange County Government Breaks Ground on New Fire Rescue Station
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Fire Rescue broke ground on Fire Station 67 on Sept. 1, 2017. This is the first Orange County...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs Proposes $3.96 Billion Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget at Orange County’s Board of County Commissioners July Work Session
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has proposed a $3.96 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 budget for Orange County that is balanced and does not...
Mayor Jacobs’ Sustainability Awards Recognizes Aquaponics STEM Learning Project at Wekiva High School
For the first time since the launch of Orange County’s sustainability plan, “Our Home for Life,” the Orange County Sustainable Development Awards were presented...
Orange County Convention Center Completes Sustainable Center-to-Table Gardens
Orange County’s leadership joined Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) staff members and sustainability industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the Center-to-Table Gardens at...
Orange County Recognizes Winners of Jefferson Awards’ Lead360 Challenge
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently recognized a group of young citizens in Central Florida who participated in the Jefferson Awards Lead360 Challenge. The...
Orange County Employees Plant Sustainable Garden
A living example of Orange County’s Sustainable Plan, “Our Home for Life,” the Employee Plant Sustainable Garden has become a focal point at the...