Featured Stories
Outdoor Adventures Await Campers at Orange County Parks and Recreation
Adventurers seeking a relaxing retreat surrounded by nature needn’t search any farther than the rustic campgrounds offered at Orange County Parks and Recreation. Five family-friendly Orange County campgrounds offer sought-after amenities including fire rings, grills, water, electricity, picnic tables, showers and restrooms. Happy campers can also enjoy such outdoor activities as playgrounds, beach volleyball,...
Explore Orange County Parks With Little Ones in Tow
Orange County serves the community with an extensive park system, boasting more than 15,000 acres of outdoor fun. From pristine waterways and hiking trails...
Orange County Grants Can Help Beautify Local Neighborhoods
Orange County Senior Code Compliance Officer Steve Marconi was driving around East Orlando when he noticed the entrance sign missing from a subdivision. Someone...
The Heat is On… Stay Safe!
As the dog days of summer settle in, hot and humid conditions have taken hold, and heat index values are beginning to climb steadily....
Community & Services
Outdoor Adventures Await Campers at Orange County Parks and Recreation
Adventurers seeking a relaxing retreat surrounded by nature needn’t search any farther than the rustic campgrounds offered at Orange County Parks and Recreation. Five family-friendly Orange County campgrounds offer sought-after amenities including fire rings,...
Explore Orange County Parks With Little Ones in Tow
Orange County serves the community with an extensive park system, boasting more than 15,000 acres of outdoor fun. From pristine waterways and hiking trails to play areas and dog parks, there is something for...
Orange County Grants Can Help Beautify Local Neighborhoods
Orange County Senior Code Compliance Officer Steve Marconi was driving around East Orlando when he noticed the entrance sign missing from a subdivision. Someone had hand-painted the name of the community in yellow and blue. “I just happened to run across this,” Marconi recalled. “The original sign attached to the wall had fallen off....
Public Health & Safety
The Heat is On… Stay Safe!
As the dog days of summer settle in, hot and humid conditions have taken hold, and heat index values are beginning to climb steadily. Heat advisories will soon become part of the forecast mix...
Tap Water – An Essential Part of a Hurricane Preparedness Plan
In the days leading up to a major storm, stores may scramble to meet the demand for bottled water. While bottled water is convenient, Orange County Utilities’ customers already have a reliable source: the...
Stop, Look and Listen: Traffic Signal Safety Tips
Imagine a world without any traffic signals; chaos comes to mind. During power outages, stoplights often malfunction causing mayhem for both drivers and pedestrians. Here are a few reminders to keep you safe: Flashing Red: Treat the light as a stop sign. Be sure to look in all directions before carefully advancing through an...
Business
Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy Empowers and Educates Businesses
There’s a secret weapon to help business owners and contractors become informed on opportunities to compete for more than $700 million worth of County-managed contracts. Orange County’s second annual Contracting Academy on July 12...
2024 Florida Simulation Summit – A Tech Showcase to Transform Healthcare
The Florida Simulation Summit, themed “Transforming Healthcare Through Intelligence Technologies” was recently held in Orange County. Visionary leaders, pioneering researchers and innovative practitioners all gathered in Orlando to explore transformative healthcare and technologies that...
We Can Only Build Better Together: Mayor Demings Delivers 2024 State of the County Address
On Friday, June 7, residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ 2024 State of the County address. In his speech, the Mayor focused on Orange County’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year. He emphasized its strategic...
