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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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11/13/23
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Do we love our cities and communities? Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore continues her series with this installment.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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11/12/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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11/12/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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11/8/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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11/6/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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11/2/23
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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!"
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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11/1/23
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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.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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10/31/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/25/23
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Since early 2023, the Division of Building Safety staff has been working with the Business Process Technology team to facilitate this change.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/25/23
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Orange County bids out millions of dollars worth of contracts yearly for everything from professional services work to multimillion-dollar construction projects.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/23/23
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Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous materials, such as pesticides, household chemicals, paint, cooking oil and grease, and rechargeable batteries and electronics.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/19/23
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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.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/18/23
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, along with the Board of County Commissioners, issued a proclamation that recognized the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/11/23
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The Orange County Neighborhood Services Division is dedicated to ensuring all neighborhoods are provided with the ability to obtain a grant for improvement projects.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/9/23
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I gained a greater appreciation for the value of sports while visiting Minneapolis. Now please excuse me, I’m off to take my two granddaughters to an Apopka Blue Darter Football game.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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10/8/23
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Domestic violence is a pattern of violent and aggressive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks. It can also manifest as economic coercion.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/5/23
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On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of County Commission voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for four projects.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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10/3/23
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It was clear the area had structures in place for building collaboration, securing state and federal dollars, and growing their local economy. We would do well to emulate many of these best practices.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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10/1/23
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I recently had the opportunity to visit my birthplace, Minneapolis, MN with an economic development team from Orange County. This column is the first of a series sharing best practices.
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By Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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9/26/23
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Orange County Government is set to receive $219 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development... but what should they spend it on?
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/25/23
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One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of life for residents.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/21/23
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The idea is to assist people who need a boost and provide them with help for a more stable environment including employment, educational resources, and affordable housing.
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From Orange County Corrections
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9/21/23
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On October 14th, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference , an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative ways to improve neighborhoods. …
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/14/23
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Orange County Government and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County today announced a month-long celebration.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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9/13/23
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