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Fly-over animation of the Orange/Lake County Expressway.
Groundbreaking in 2024: The CFX Orange/Lake County Expressway
Travel time savings of the new CFX roadways are 69 hours annually. Out-of-pocket cost savings include $78.9 million in gasoline, which translates to $68 per household. more
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The Wekiva Parkway
MetroPLAN: News on the Wekiva Parkway, SunRail, and Sunshine Corridor
The Metro Plan organization is committed to reducing these human tragedies through greater enforcement, engineering improvements, and great driver education. more
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Vision Zero: No pedestrian fatalities is the goal in Orange County
Traffic crashes are a serious problem in Central Florida. The statistics are grim, with 35 people seriously injured and five killed weekly in the three-county area. more
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Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore (center in blue) and the People of Wekiwa Springs.
In praise of Corridor Chiefs and the vital work they do for their neighborhoods
The Corridor Chief Program is a vital part of the work of supporting neighborhoods. The corridor chiefs report infrastructure deficiencies to 311 and pick up trash on a regular basis. more
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Apopka's Lake Pleasant Cove wins Neighborhood of the Year in District 2
Building a system of stable and healthy neighborhoods and neighborhood leaders, I believe, is the primary job of cities, towns, and counties everywhere. more
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Building Great Neighborhoods – one at a time
You can’t enjoy a great town or city without great neighborhoods. Building a system of stable and healthy neighborhoods and neighborhood leaders, I believe, is the primary job of cities, towns, … more
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District 2 Corridor of the Year: ...and the winner is?
The winning team also earned significantly higher engagement scores for every neighborhood, hosting and recruiting people from the neighborhood to clean up their own front entranceways. more
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Office for a Drug-Free Community leads efforts to curb opioid deaths
The potency of illicit fentanyl on the street is unknown, even to the person mixing it. It is a case of trial and error, and the errors are too often fatal. more
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2023 Fusion Fest begins Saturday
FusionFest's mission is to celebrate the people and cultures that make Central Florida awesome by showcasing talents, sharing stories, and driving innovation. more
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Check it out! Mayor’s Toy Drive Gets Drop-Off Help from Orange County Library System
In its 13th year, the Orange County Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive has collected nearly 75,000 toys and gifts that benefit local youth. Last year, the drive collected more than 9,000 toys. more
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Downtown Sonoma, CA
The positive acts that enhance a city and pave the way for extraordinary things...
Cities or communities need to inspire a spirit of creativity and generosity and become a kind of platform that draws in creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative people. more
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Downtown Bel Air, Maryland
Who are the "co-creators" in Apopka
Most of these co-creators build on existing elements like infrastructure and institutions and collaborate with others to make new things. more
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Orange County Government is expanding its ESOL for Working Adults program beginning in January 2024 due to increased learning gains, high satisfaction scores, and employers and measurably increased guest satisfaction.
Orange County ESOL Pilot Success Leads to Program Expansion
Orange County Government is expanding its ESOL for Working Adults program beginning in January 2024 due to increased learning gains, high satisfaction scores, and employers and measurably increased guest satisfaction. more
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Kennett Square, PA
What makes a city lovable?
Do we love our cities and communities? Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore continues her series with this installment. more
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Mayor Demings to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights
The festival is traditionally a time when families and communities come together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. more
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Orange County Animal Services overwhelmed with homeless dogs
The shelter now cares for over 200 dogs and asks the community to step forward or attempt to reunite found dogs with their owners before adopting, fostering, or bringing them to the shelter. more
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Orange County Mayor Demings launches 13th Annual Toy Drive to benefit local families
In its 13th year, the Toy Drive has collected nearly 75,000 toys and gifts that benefit local youth. Last year, the drive collected over 9,000 toys. more
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Orange County Animal Services initiates new program that keeps more pets in homes
Animal Services staff will meet weekly to review the information they receive from the consultations and build their list of community resources to help people with their pet issues. more
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The value of a vision and plan for corridor improvements
Moore: "I hope you follow me on Facebook to see which team wins the Corridor of the Year Contest.  No matter who wins, the amount of work done makes every corridor a winner!" more
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The Riverwalk District of Wilmington, DE
City Districts and Corridors: An opportunity to create a great first and lasting impression
Corridors are well-located, high-traffic-count business sites. They generate sales and property taxes and create jobs and incomes for families. They are also the connective tissue between neighborhoods and city centers. more
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Orange County restricts lawn watering to one day a week
Outdoor irrigation is limited to one day a week starting November 5th and then back to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time beginning in March. more
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Orange County Division of Building Safety streamlines electronic permitting process
Since early 2023, the Division of Building Safety staff has been working with the Business Process Technology team to facilitate this change. more
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Inaugural Orange County Contracting Academy helps businesses navigate bid process
Orange County bids out millions of dollars worth of contracts yearly for everything from professional services work to multimillion-dollar construction projects. more
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Orange County Utilities hosts community collection of household hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School
Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous materials, such as pesticides, household chemicals, paint, cooking oil and grease, and rechargeable batteries and electronics. more
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Orange County Consumer Protection Office helping victims of fraud
A major goal of the office is to be proactive and educate consumers, and it provides workshops and seminars that teach residents about best practices and how to protect against fraud. more
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