The grant will fund the purchase of specialized sports wheelchairs, expanding opportunities for young athletes with disabilities to participate in adaptive sports. Orange County's Neighborhood Services Division has awarded Central Florida Dreamplex a $15,000 Youth Sports Enhancement Grant. The funds will help the local nonprofit expand its Orlando Magic Dreamers youth wheelchair basketball program."Wheelchair basketball gave me a space where my disability didn't hold me back,

Submit original artwork celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture, and community by July 31, 2026. The Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County (HHNOC), a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization founded in 1999 by Orange County Government employees, is seeking submissions from Central Florida artists for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit. Held in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit highlights the richness, diversity, and cultural contributions of

Expect expert guidance from NWS Meteorologist Brenden Schaper and connect with local resources designed to help you stay prepared. Join Orange County this weekend for the 2026 Hurricane Expo: The Power of Preparedness! Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season with this weekend's expo featuring expert guidance from NWS Meteorologist Brenden Schaper and local resources designed to help you stay prepared. Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management wil

Host a free performance, play at a venue, or take your music to the streets and share it with your neighbors, as Orange County invites residents to turn the whole county into a stage! Make Music Orange County, a wild and wonderful mix of free public musical events, is set to take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Performances will be offered at a variety of locations throughout Orange County and are FREE and open to the public. Any musician, amateur or professional, young or

Love Is In the Air! Orange County Clerk of Courts is planning a special Valentine's Day Group Wedding Ceremony for newly engaged couples looking for a unique experience to say "I Do!" Ready to celebrate your love story in a truly unforgettable way? This Valentine’s Day, the Orange County Clerk of Courts invites couples to exchange vows in a picturesque botanical garden setting filled with romance. Join Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell as she officiates a special Valentine’s Day Gr

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs has announced the 11th Annual Sculpture on the Lawn season! Exciting arts news as Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs , in collaboration with the county's Public Art Review Board of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council is gearing up for the 2026 season of "Sculpture on the Lawn." An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, with the new sculptures on display for the year until January 20, 2027. The Public

Years in the making, “Dream Team” by Damon DeWitt features David Robinson, Clyde Drexler, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and more. Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs has revealed its latest Atrium Gallery Exhibition, Art in the Atrium, featuring the “Dream Team” with twelve full-body portraits to scale of individual NBA players. The exhibition will be displayed in the Atrium Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center from January 9 through January 22, 2026. The Ad

July 2025 saw tourist-tax collections in Orange County soar, hitting the highest amount collected ever for the month of July! July 2025...

Orange County is looking for emerging and established artists who live in or have previously lived in the Pine Hills community. The...

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Artists of all levels, from emerging talents to established professionals, are encouraged to apply. The Hispanic Heritage Network of...

Hear this year's storm forecast from meteorologist Amy Sweezey plus pick up FREE storm preparedness items while supplies last. Is your...

Make Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is celebrated annually on June 21, and in 2025, Orlando is taking part in the free...

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More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ Jazz in the Park at historic Cypress Grove Park in...