It’s almost that time of year again. For many, Christmas shopping can be stressful. But there are alternatives to the frantic grab-at-anything approach. more

Energy bill does not need to be in the elder’s name, but the elder will need to provide proof of residence, such as a driver’s license or other identification From the Council on … more

July 2021 Tourist Development Tax collections were higher than July 2019 collections by $2.1 million From the Orange County Newsroom As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Florida Department … more

Focus on Gardening: What to plant in September From Madeline Iyer, University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences The Gardening Calendars on the UF/IFAS Solutions for … more

Starting orthodontic treatment requires planning and forethought. Patients and parents of minors getting braces need to consider several factors for when they should start the process. more

From UF / IFAS Extension UF / IFAS Extension heads into September with a strong slate of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off with an in-person beekeeping … more

From Staff Reports Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins released a statement explaining the criteria that led her and the school board to mandate the use of face … more

From the Orange County Newsroom As of Sunday, August 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day COVID-19 rolling positivity rate is 17.86 percent. … more

The Ordinance goes into effect on November 1, 2021 From the Orange County Newsroom The Board of County Commissioners passed a Residential Backyard Chicken Keeping Ordinance earlier in August to … more

From Staff Reports On Tuesday, the Orange County Public School Board gave direction to mandate masks for all PreK-12 students and adults. The mandate takes effect from Monday, August 30th until … more