Community & Services
A Truly Epic Collaboration: Orange County Played Monumental Role in Universal’s New Theme Park
Even before construction finished, Epic Universe was already shattering local records. To make the giant theme park a reality, Orange County Government issued 1,150 permits and conducted nearly 34,000 inspections across the 750-acre property — making it the largest single development project the County has ever undertaken. As Epic Universe nears its grand debut, Orange […]
Redistricting Criteria: The Legal Rules That Shape Districts
As Orange County moves from six to eight commission districts, it is important for residents to understand the legal requirements guiding how new district...
Orange County Fleet Fuels Future Talent at SkillsUSA
Orange County’s Fleet Management Division is helping shape Florida’s next generation of mechanics through hands-on participation in the annual SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and...
Timucua Arts Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Bringing Art to Life
This is the fourth in a series of newsroom stories highlighting local arts and culture organizations awarded Cultural Tourism Grants Strolling along Summerlin Avenue...
Understanding Redistricting: The Principles That Guide Fair Representation
With Orange County transitioning from six to eight commission districts, the redistricting process is underway to ensure fair and balanced representation. But what exactly...
Financial Empowerment Centers Helping Residents Gain Control of Their Finances
When Khenitha Reeves moved from Tallahassee to Orange County in 2020 with her two young daughters, she was determined to build a better life....
Water Conservation Calendar Awards Ceremony Commemorates Two Decades of Student Talent
Orange County Utilities and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) recently gathered to honor imaginative K-12 student artists whose work is featured in the annual...
Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission Issues Report
On March 13, 2025, the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission (TransMAC), a citizen-led advisory board tasked with holding public hearings and making recommendations to the...
Orange County Hosts Its First-Ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy – En Español
Reflecting Orange County’s commitment to inclusivity and its growing Hispanic population, the County recently wrapped up its first-ever Mayor’s Citizens Academy conducted entirely in...
Code Compliance Inspector Helps Rescue Abused Dogs
What began as a routine property inspection turned into a life-changing moment for three dogs thanks to the quick thinking and compassion of an...
