Orange County, Florida
Encyclopedia
Orange County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Florida
and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956.
Orange County is led by the Board of County Commissioners
, headed by the Mayor of Orange County
. Six Commissioners are elected in single member districts. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected position in 1990. The current Mayor of Orange County
is Teresa Jacobs
.
Although the seat of government is located in a building in Downtown Orlando
, the government declared a region of the county as "Downtown Orange County" in 2005. The region of largely unincorporated land (portions of the northern fringe are annexed by Orlando) encompasses the southern portions of the International Drive
and Universal Boulevard corridors. The County Government keeps an office in the area at the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center
. http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/DEPT/dtoc/default.htm
The primary law enforcement body of Orange County is the Orange County Sheriff's Office
and the Orlando Police Department. The Sheriff of Orange County, also an elected position, is Jerry Demings. Public education is provided by Orange County Public Schools
. Orange County Health Department
is a unit of the Florida Department of Health
which is a partnership between Orange County and the State.
. Orange County's Rock Spring location
is a Pleistocene
fossil
bearing area and has yielded a vast variety of birds and mammals including giant sloth, mammoth
, camel
, and the Dire Wolf
dating around 1.1 million years ago.
Orange County was renamed from Mosquito County for the fruit
that constituted the county's main product. At its peak in the early 1970s, some 80,000 acres (320 km²) were planted in citrus in Orange County. A truly impressive sight while driving through the rolling hills of the region were the vast vistas of the dark green foliage of orange trees and the intoxicating scent of the orange blossoms when in bloom. Today, far fewer commercial orange groves remain. The vast majority of groves were destroyed by the devastating freezing temperatures experienced in several severe winters of the early 1980s. The financial setbacks, (not the first in the history of the grove region), was just too much for many growers and many, economically destroyed, just walked away from the land and its outstanding obligations. Others hung on awaiting any opportunities. One of the major land owners and growers in the region was the Tropicana company. They, however, also threw in the towel rather than try to come back again from these seemingly generational decimations. With no realistic avenues for agricultural utilization of this rural land and Florida's continuing strong population growth and its attendant needs, (not the least of which was aided and abetted by the great success of nearby Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida
), these areas began and continue to be, swallowed up by growing housing developments. However, several packing facilities and wholesalers are still in Orange County.
In the next ten years, the following roads also received a hard surface:
Another bond issue, this time for $7,000,000, was approved by voters on March 23, 1926. These asphalt roads covered almost all parts of the county; most of them are still main roads. There are too many to list here but a map is available.
of 2000, there were 896,344 people, 336,286 households, and 220,267 families residing in the county. The population density
was 988 people per square mile (381/km²). There were 361,349 housing units at an average density of 398 per square mile (154/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.59% White
, 18.17% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 3.35% Asian
, 0.09% Pacific Islander
, 6.01% from other races
, and 3.43% from two or more races. 18.78% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 74.7% spoke English
, 17.3% Spanish
and 1.7% French Creole
as their first language.
In 2000 3.9% of Orange County residents identified themselves as being of non-Hispanic West Indian ancestry.
There were 336,286 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples
living together, 13.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.50% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 33.80% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,311, and the median income for a family was $47,159. Males had a median income of $32,053 versus $25,402 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $20,916. About 8.80% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or older.
, a company that operates many restaurant chains such as Olive Garden
, has its headquarters in an unincorporated area
in the county, near Orlando
.
59% to 40% in 2008. However they voted for Republicans Richard Crotty and Teresa Jacobs
for county mayor, and for Jeb Bush, and Charlie Crist for Governor in the last few elections.
Orange County is a "charter" county, meaning that the county government adopted a charter, and is governed by that charter, in addition to state law. 20 of Florida's 67 counties are charter counties. (http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Florida_counties)
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956.
Orange County is led by the Board of County Commissioners
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Orange County, Florida. It runs in the manner of a county commission...
, headed by the Mayor of Orange County
Mayor of Orange County, Florida
Mayor of Orange County, Florida is the is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected...
. Six Commissioners are elected in single member districts. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected position in 1990. The current Mayor of Orange County
Mayor of Orange County, Florida
Mayor of Orange County, Florida is the is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected...
is Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011...
.
Although the seat of government is located in a building in Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando is the historic core and central business district of Orlando, Florida, United States. It is bordered by East Marks St in the north, Mills Ave in the east, Orange Blossom Trail in the west, and Kaley Ave in the south...
, the government declared a region of the county as "Downtown Orange County" in 2005. The region of largely unincorporated land (portions of the northern fringe are annexed by Orlando) encompasses the southern portions of the International Drive
International Drive
International Drive is the main tourist strip of Orlando, Florida, located several miles southwest of proper Downtown Orlando in the southernmost limits of the city...
and Universal Boulevard corridors. The County Government keeps an office in the area at the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region. The center currently ranks as the second largest convention center in the United States . The OCCC offers of total space, of which is exhibit space...
. http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/DEPT/dtoc/default.htm
The primary law enforcement body of Orange County is the Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orange County Sheriff's Office (Florida)
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is the chief law enforcement agency for Orange County, Florida, USA. The office is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the southeastern United States with a budget of more than $180 million dollars and over 2,400 sworn and civilian employees...
and the Orlando Police Department. The Sheriff of Orange County, also an elected position, is Jerry Demings. Public education is provided by Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools is the public school district for Orange County, Florida. It is based out of the Educational Leadership Center, a seven-story building adjacent to the Amway Arena in Downtown Orlando. As of October 2009, OCPS has an enrollment of over 175,000 students, making it the...
. Orange County Health Department
Orange County Health Department
Orange County Health Department is a unit of the Florida Department of Health, charged with protecting the health and safety of visitors and residents of Orange County, Florida. The estimated daytime population of Orange County is 1.5 million people...
is a unit of the Florida Department of Health
Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health is responsible for protecting the public health and safety of the residents and visitors of the State of Florida. It is a cabinet level agency of the state government, headed by a State surgeon general who reports to the Governor...
which is a partnership between Orange County and the State.
Pre-history
The land that is Orange County was part of the first land to emerge from below the Early Oligocene sea 33.9—28.4 million years ago and is known as Orange IslandOrange Island (Florida)
Orange Island is the earliest emergent landmass of Florida dating from the middle Rupelian ~33.9—28.4 Ma. geologic stage of the Early Oligocene epoch and named for Orange County, Florida, United States of America.-Location:...
. Orange County's Rock Spring location
Orange County, Florida paleontological sites
The Orange County paleontological sites are assemblages of Late Pleistocene vertebrates occurring in Orange County, Florida.-Age:Era: NeogenePeriod: Pleistocene...
is a Pleistocene
Pleistocene
The Pleistocene is the epoch from 2,588,000 to 11,700 years BP that spans the world's recent period of repeated glaciations. The name pleistocene is derived from the Greek and ....
fossil
Fossil
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals , plants, and other organisms from the remote past...
bearing area and has yielded a vast variety of birds and mammals including giant sloth, mammoth
Mammoth
A mammoth is any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus. These proboscideans are members of Elephantidae, the family of elephants and mammoths, and close relatives of modern elephants. They were often equipped with long curved tusks and, in northern species, a covering of long hair...
, camel
Camel
A camel is an even-toed ungulate within the genus Camelus, bearing distinctive fatty deposits known as humps on its back. There are two species of camels: the dromedary or Arabian camel has a single hump, and the bactrian has two humps. Dromedaries are native to the dry desert areas of West Asia,...
, and the Dire Wolf
Dire Wolf
The Dire Wolf, Canis dirus, is an extinct carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, and was most common in North America and South America from the Irvingtonian stage to the Rancholabrean stage of the Pleistocene epoch living 1.80 Ma – 10,000 years ago, existing for approximately .- Relationships...
dating around 1.1 million years ago.
History
In 1821, there were two counties that formed Florida: Escambia to the west and St. Johns to the east. In 1824, the area to the south of St. Johns County became Mosquito County, and Enterprise was named the County Seat. This massive county took up much of Central Florida. Mosquito County was renamed Orange County in 1845 when Florida became a state. Several counties, such as Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia County, were carved out of Orange County.Orange County was renamed from Mosquito County for the fruit
Orange (fruit)
An orange—specifically, the sweet orange—is the citrus Citrus × sinensis and its fruit. It is the most commonly grown tree fruit in the world....
that constituted the county's main product. At its peak in the early 1970s, some 80,000 acres (320 km²) were planted in citrus in Orange County. A truly impressive sight while driving through the rolling hills of the region were the vast vistas of the dark green foliage of orange trees and the intoxicating scent of the orange blossoms when in bloom. Today, far fewer commercial orange groves remain. The vast majority of groves were destroyed by the devastating freezing temperatures experienced in several severe winters of the early 1980s. The financial setbacks, (not the first in the history of the grove region), was just too much for many growers and many, economically destroyed, just walked away from the land and its outstanding obligations. Others hung on awaiting any opportunities. One of the major land owners and growers in the region was the Tropicana company. They, however, also threw in the towel rather than try to come back again from these seemingly generational decimations. With no realistic avenues for agricultural utilization of this rural land and Florida's continuing strong population growth and its attendant needs, (not the least of which was aided and abetted by the great success of nearby Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida is an American theme park located in Orlando, Florida. Opened on June 7, 1990, the park's theme is the entertainment industry, in particular movies and television. Universal Studios Florida inspires its guests to "ride the movies," and it features numerous attractions and...
), these areas began and continue to be, swallowed up by growing housing developments. However, several packing facilities and wholesalers are still in Orange County.
Paved roads
The first paved roads in Orange County, outside the cities, were built in 1915 and 1916 under a $600,000 bond issue, approved by voters on November 11, 1913. These five roads were paved 9 feet (3 m) wide with brick:- OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
south to Osceola CountyOsceola County, FloridaOsceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
via EdgewoodEdgewood, FloridaEdgewood is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,901 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 2,060. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, Pine CastlePine Castle, FloridaPine Castle is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. Initially settled in 1870, the town's development has been shaped by that of Orlando, about 5 miles to the north. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and TaftTaft, FloridaTaft is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,938 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
(later SR 2, part of the Dixie HighwayDixie HighwayThe Dixie Highway was a United States automobile highway, first planned in 1914 to connect the US Midwest with the Southern United States. It was part of the National Auto Trail system, and grew out of an earlier Miami to Montreal highway. The final result is better understood as a small network of...
) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
east and south to ConwayConway, FloridaConway is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,394 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
(later SR 29) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
north to Seminole CountySeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
via Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and Lake Maitland (later SR 3, part of the Dixie HighwayDixie HighwayThe Dixie Highway was a United States automobile highway, first planned in 1914 to connect the US Midwest with the Southern United States. It was part of the National Auto Trail system, and grew out of an earlier Miami to Montreal highway. The final result is better understood as a small network of...
) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
west to OaklandOakland, FloridaOakland is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 936 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,101...
via OcoeeOcoee, FloridaOcoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city proper had a population of 24,391. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,654. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ocoee is...
and Winter GardenWinter Garden, FloridaWinter Garden is a city located west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Garden's population is currently over 30,000.-Geography:...
(later SR 22) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
northwest to ApopkaApopka, FloridaApopka is a city located in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,969 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city grew to 53,563. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka is an Indian word for “Potato...
and beyond, probably to PlymouthPlymouth, FloridaPlymouth is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is located northwest of downtown Apopka along US 441 , at the intersection with Plymouth-Sorrento Road...
(later SR 2, part of the Dixie HighwayDixie HighwayThe Dixie Highway was a United States automobile highway, first planned in 1914 to connect the US Midwest with the Southern United States. It was part of the National Auto Trail system, and grew out of an earlier Miami to Montreal highway. The final result is better understood as a small network of...
)
- ConwayConway, FloridaConway is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,394 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
south and west to Pine CastlePine Castle, FloridaPine Castle is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. Initially settled in 1870, the town's development has been shaped by that of Orlando, about 5 miles to the north. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
(asphalt) (later SR 29 and SR 285) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
east to BrevardBrevard County, FloridaBrevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
via BithloBithlo, FloridaBithlo is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. For 20 years in the early 20th century, Bithlo was an incorporated...
(brick east to Lake Barton and then asphalt) (later SR 22) - west of BithloBithlo, FloridaBithlo is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. For 20 years in the early 20th century, Bithlo was an incorporated...
north to Seminole CountySeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
(brick) (later SR 203) - OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
east and north to Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, passing east of Lake Sue (asphalt) - Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
northeast to Seminole CountySeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
via GoldenrodGoldenrod, FloridaGoldenrod is a census-designated place in Orange and Seminole counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 12,871 at the 2000 census...
(asphalt) (later SR 202) - PlymouthPlymouth, FloridaPlymouth is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is located northwest of downtown Apopka along US 441 , at the intersection with Plymouth-Sorrento Road...
northwest to Lake CountyLake County, FloridaLake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
via ZellwoodZellwood, FloridaZellwood is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,540 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
(asphalt) (later SR 2) - OcoeeOcoee, FloridaOcoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city proper had a population of 24,391. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,654. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ocoee is...
north to ApopkaApopka, FloridaApopka is a city located in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,969 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city grew to 53,563. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka is an Indian word for “Potato...
(asphalt) (later SR 24 and SR 443) - OaklandOakland, FloridaOakland is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 936 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,101...
west to Lake CountyLake County, FloridaLake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
(brick) (later SR 22) - south two miles (3 km) from TildenvilleTildenville, FloridaTildenville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 513 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
(asphalt) (later SR 208) - south 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Winter GardenWinter Garden, FloridaWinter Garden is a city located west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Garden's population is currently over 30,000.-Geography:...
(asphalt) (later SR 24) - north of GothaGotha, FloridaGotha is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. Gotha is located between Ocoee, Florida and Windermere, Florida, and had a population of 731 as recorded by the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The town of...
south to WindermereWindermere, FloridaWindermere is a town in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,897. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the town had a population of 2,019. It is expected that the 2010 census will show the town with almost 3000 people...
via GothaGotha, FloridaGotha is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. Gotha is located between Ocoee, Florida and Windermere, Florida, and had a population of 731 as recorded by the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The town of...
(asphalt) (later SR 437)
Another bond issue, this time for $7,000,000, was approved by voters on March 23, 1926. These asphalt roads covered almost all parts of the county; most of them are still main roads. There are too many to list here but a map is available.
Interstates and Expressways
Interstate 4Interstate 4Interstate 4 is a intrastate Highway located entirely within the state of Florida, United States. It goes from Interstate 275 in Tampa, Florida to Interstate 95 at Daytona Beach, Florida . It also has the Florida Department of Transportation designation of State Road 400, but only a small...
Florida's TurnpikeFlorida's TurnpikeFlorida's Turnpike , designated as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and originally known as the Sunshine State Parkway is a north–south toll road that runs through 11 counties in the Florida peninsula, from U.S...
Holland East-West Expressway (SR 408)
Martin Andersen Beachline Expressway (SR 528)
Central Florida GreeneWay (SR 417)
Daniel Webster Western Expressway (SR 429)
Maitland Blvd./John Land Apopka Expressway (SR 414)
Surface Roads
US 441U.S. Route 441 in FloridaU.S. Route 441 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from Miami in South Florida northwest to the Georgia border north of the Lake City area....
(Orange Blossom Trail)
/
US 17U.S. Route 17 in FloridaU.S. Route 17 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area northeast to the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area....
/US 92U.S. Route 92U.S. Route 92 is a 177 mile intrastate U.S. Route in the U.S. state of Florida. The western terminus is at Alt US 19, SR 595, and SR 687 in downtown St. Petersburg. The eastern terminus is at SR A1A in Daytona Beach. Most of US 92 is designated unsigned State Road 600.-Route description:US 92...
(Mills Avenue/Orlando Avenue/Orange Blossom Trail)
SR 15 (Conway/Narcoossee Road)
SR 50 (Colonial Drive)
SR 423 (John Young ParkwayJohn Young ParkwayState Road 423, known for most of its length as John Young Parkway, and Lee Road east of Orange Blossom Trail, is a four- and six-lane surface road in the U.S. state of Florida. SR 423 is completely inside Orlando, Florida and runs from SR 408 north to U.S...
|Lee Road)
SR 426Florida State Road 426State Road 426 is a major road in Orange and Seminole counties, entirely north of Orlando. Its length is closely similar to SR 438. From Orlando, it is a direct route to Mims and Scottsmoor, the census-designated places of Brevard County, via SR 46....
(Fairbanks/Aloma Avenue)
SR 434 (Alafaya Trail/Forest City Rd)
SR 435 (Apopka-Vineland Road)
SR 436 (Semoran Boulevard)
SR 551 (Goldenrod Road)
SR 520- Apopka-Vineland RoadApopka-Vineland RoadApopka-Vineland Road is the name of several roads in Orange County, Florida, roughly forming a line from Apopka south to Vineland. As of now, there is one gap, from Old Winter Garden Road to State Road 50 , which will probably never be filled because of existing residential neighborhoods.The whole...
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1004.19 square miles (2,600.8 km²), of which 907.45 square miles (2,350.3 km²) (or 90.37%) is land and 96.74 square miles (250.6 km²) (or 9.63%) is water.Adjacent Counties
- VolusiaVolusia County, FloridaVolusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
– northeast - BrevardBrevard County, FloridaBrevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
– east - OsceolaOsceola County, FloridaOsceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
– south - PolkPolk County, FloridaPolk County is located in central Florida between the Tampa Bay and Greater Orlando metropolitan areas. The county was established by the state government in 1861 on the eve of the American Civil War and named after former United States president James K. Polk. The county seat is Bartow and its...
– southwest - SeminoleSeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
– north - LakeLake County, FloridaLake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
– west
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 896,344 people, 336,286 households, and 220,267 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 988 people per square mile (381/km²). There were 361,349 housing units at an average density of 398 per square mile (154/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.59% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 18.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.35% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 6.01% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.43% from two or more races. 18.78% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 74.7% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 17.3% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and 1.7% French Creole
French-based creole languages
A French Creole, or French-based Creole language, is a creole language based on the French language, more specifically on a 17th century koiné French extant in Paris, the French Atlantic harbors, and the nascent French colonies...
as their first language.
In 2000 3.9% of Orange County residents identified themselves as being of non-Hispanic West Indian ancestry.
There were 336,286 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.50% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 33.80% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,311, and the median income for a family was $47,159. Males had a median income of $32,053 versus $25,402 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $20,916. About 8.80% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or older.
Economy
Darden RestaurantsDarden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, near Orlando. The firm owns several casual dining restaurant chains, most notably Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Red Lobster...
, a company that operates many restaurant chains such as Olive Garden
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is an American restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is headquartered in an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, near Orlando. Olive Garden operates more than 730 locations globally.- History :The...
, has its headquarters in an unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the county, near Orlando
Orlando
Orlando is a major city in the U.S. state of Florida.Orlando may also refer to-Places:* in Florida** Orlando, a major city** Greater Orlando, the 27th-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
.
Politics
Orange County is one of the Democratic-leaning counties in Central Florida, with a diverse population of people from around the U.S. and the world. It voted for Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
59% to 40% in 2008. However they voted for Republicans Richard Crotty and Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs
Teresa Jacobs is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011...
for county mayor, and for Jeb Bush, and Charlie Crist for Governor in the last few elections.
Orange County is a "charter" county, meaning that the county government adopted a charter, and is governed by that charter, in addition to state law. 20 of Florida's 67 counties are charter counties. (http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Florida_counties)
Incorporated
- City of ApopkaApopka, FloridaApopka is a city located in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,969 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city grew to 53,563. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka is an Indian word for “Potato...
- PlymouthPlymouth, FloridaPlymouth is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is located northwest of downtown Apopka along US 441 , at the intersection with Plymouth-Sorrento Road...
(part of Apopka)
- Plymouth
- City of Belle IsleBelle Isle, FloridaBelle Isle is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,531 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city had a population of 6,457. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The area now known as Belle...
- Town of EatonvilleEatonville, FloridaEatonville is a town in Orange County, Florida, six miles north of Orlando. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,432 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S...
- City of EdgewoodEdgewood, FloridaEdgewood is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,901 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 2,060. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- City of MaitlandMaitland, FloridaMaitland is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States, part of the Greater Metro Orlando area. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172...
- Town of OaklandOakland, FloridaOakland is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 936 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,101...
- City of OcoeeOcoee, FloridaOcoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city proper had a population of 24,391. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,654. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ocoee is...
- City of OrlandoOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
- Town of WindermereWindermere, FloridaWindermere is a town in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,897. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the town had a population of 2,019. It is expected that the 2010 census will show the town with almost 3000 people...
- City of Winter GardenWinter Garden, FloridaWinter Garden is a city located west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Garden's population is currently over 30,000.-Geography:...
- City of Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- City of Bay LakeBay Lake, FloridaBay Lake is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 23 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 22. It is named after Bay Lake, a lake east of the Magic Kingdom. Most of the Walt Disney World Resort, including...
(part of Walt Disney World) - City of Lake Buena VistaLake Buena Vista, FloridaLake Buena Vista is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is mostly known for being home to the Walt Disney World Resort. It is one of two Florida municipalities controlled by The Walt Disney Company, the other being Bay Lake....
(part of Walt Disney World)
Unincorporated
- Andover Lakes
- Avalon Park
- Azalea ParkAzalea Park, FloridaAzalea Park is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,073 at the 2000 census...
- Bay HillBay Hill, FloridaBay Hill is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,177 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- BithloBithlo, FloridaBithlo is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. For 20 years in the early 20th century, Bithlo was an incorporated...
- ChristmasChristmas, FloridaChristmas is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,162 at the 2000 census. Christmas is home to the world's largest alligator shaped building,...
- ConwayConway, FloridaConway is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,394 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- Cypress Springs
- Doctor PhillipsDoctor Phillips, FloridaDr. Phillips is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida; commonly known as a suburb of Orlando, Florida. It is also part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,548 at the 2000 census.The area of Dr. Phillips is...
- Fairview ShoresFairview Shores, FloridaFairview Shores is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 13,898 at the 2000 census...
- GoldenrodGoldenrod, FloridaGoldenrod is a census-designated place in Orange and Seminole counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 12,871 at the 2000 census...
- GothaGotha, FloridaGotha is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. Gotha is located between Ocoee, Florida and Windermere, Florida, and had a population of 731 as recorded by the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:The town of...
- Holden HeightsHolden Heights, FloridaHolden Heights is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,856 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code serving the CDP is 32839...
- Hunters CreekHunters Creek, FloridaHunters Creek is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,369 at the 2000 census...
- IsleworthIsleworth, Windermere, FloridaIsleworth is a private golf community in Windermere, Florida, in Orange County.Located outside the Orlando city limits, the community is desirable for its proximity to the city's downtown, its location within the Butler chain of lakes, and as a local status symbol of wealth and grandeur.Isleworth...
- Lake ButlerLake Butler, Orange County, FloridaLake Butler is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area, completely surrounding the Town of Windermere, in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,062 at the 2000 census...
- Lake HartLake Hart, FloridaLake Hart is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 557 as of the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Lake Nona
- LockhartLockhart, FloridaLockhart is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,944 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Meadow WoodsMeadow Woods, FloridaMeadow Woods is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in southern Orange County, Florida between Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee. The population was 11,286 at the 2000 census...
- Oak RidgeOak Ridge, FloridaOak Ridge is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 22,349 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Orlo VistaOrlo Vista, FloridaOrlo Vista is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,047 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The boundaries of Orlo Vista are SR 408 in the north, Pine Hills Rd. in...
- Paradise HeightsParadise Heights, FloridaParadise Heights is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,310 at the 2000 census...
- Pine CastlePine Castle, FloridaPine Castle is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. Initially settled in 1870, the town's development has been shaped by that of Orlando, about 5 miles to the north. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- Pine HillsPine Hills, FloridaPine Hills is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, United States . It is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan statistical area. The population was 41,764 at the 2000 census. In 2007, the population was estimated to be 49,222...
- Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictReedy Creek Improvement DistrictThe Reedy Creek Improvement District is the immediate governing jurisdiction for the land of the Walt Disney World Resort. As of the late 1990s, it comprised an area of within the outer limits of Orange and Osceola counties in Florida...
(special taxing district, part of Walt Disney World) - Rio Pinar
- Sky LakeSky Lake, FloridaSky Lake is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,651 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- South ApopkaSouth Apopka, FloridaSouth Apopka is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,800 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- SouthchaseSouthchase, FloridaSouthchase is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,633 at the 2000 census...
- TaftTaft, FloridaTaft is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,938 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Tangelo ParkTangelo Park, FloridaTangelo Park is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,430 at the 2000 census...
- TangerineTangerine, FloridaTangerine is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 826 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- TildenvilleTildenville, FloridaTildenville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 513 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Union ParkUnion Park, FloridaUnion Park is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,191 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP code Serving Union Park: 32817 and 32825...
- University ParkUniversity Park, Orange County, FloridaUniversity Park is an unincorporated community located in Orange County, Florida, east of Orlando. The community is named probably due to the location in relation to the University of Central Florida, which is located in the area. The community is served by 32816 and 32817 ZIP Codes...
- VinelandVineland, FloridaVineland is an unincorporated community in southwest Orange County, Florida, United States. It is just north of Interstate 4 along State Road 535. The name is not used much any more, since the City of Lake Buena Vista lies just to the south and west and is a more well-known name. Orange County...
- Vista Lakes
- Waterford Lakes
- WedgefieldWedgefield, FloridaWedgefield is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,700 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, FloridaWilliamsburg is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,736 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- ZellwoodZellwood, FloridaZellwood is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,540 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
See also
- List of amusement parks in Greater Orlando
- Innovation WayInnovation WayThe Innovation Way Corridor is a development area planned for Orlando, Florida. The planned corridor is to stretch south from the University of Central Florida to International Corporate Park, then West towards the Lake Nona area and finally ending at the Orlando International Airport...
- Teresa JacobsTeresa JacobsTeresa Jacobs is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011...
- Mayor of Orange CountyMayor of Orange County, FloridaMayor of Orange County, Florida is the is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is elected countywide. Before the approval by voters of a 2004 charter amendment, the position of Mayor was called "Orange County Chairman", which became an elected...
- Board of County CommissionersOrange County Board of County CommissionersThe Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Orange County, Florida. It runs in the manner of a county commission...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange County, Florida
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Orange County Comptroller
- Orange County Supervisor of Elections
- Orange County Property Appraiser
- Orange County Sheriff's Office
- Orange County Tax Collector
- Orange County Government
- Orange County Health DepartmentOrange County Health DepartmentOrange County Health Department is a unit of the Florida Department of Health, charged with protecting the health and safety of visitors and residents of Orange County, Florida. The estimated daytime population of Orange County is 1.5 million people...
Special districts
- Orange County Public Schools
- South Florida Water Management District
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Reedy Creek Improvement District
- Ranger Drainage District
Judicial branch
- Orange County Clerk of Courts
- Public Defender, 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Orange and OsceolaOsceola County, FloridaOsceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
counties - Circuit and County Court for the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Miscellaneous
- Photographs From the State Archives of Florida.
- Central Florida Memory is a unique digital collection where visitors can discover the history of Orange County and surrounding areas of Central Florida.
- Orange County Regional History Center
- The West Orange Times newspaper that serves Orange County, Florida available in full-text with images in Florida Digital Newspaper Library
- Orange County Health Department
- Although the area of Orange County that borders Lake County, Osceola County and that virtually touches Polk County is called the "Four Corners" area, Orange County Florida does not actually border Polk County, Florida. The area known as "Four Corners" is actually two sets of three corners. Orange County, Lake County and Osceola County share a common border that is located at the intersection of the westbound lane of Route 192 near Bali Boulevard; Lake County, Osceola County and Polk County share a common border across the street, about 15 yards away, at the eastbound lane of Route 192 near Bali Boulevard. The four counties do not in fact share a common border and therefore Orange County, while being extremely near Polk County, does not technically border it. (http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=28.346988636504882~-81.6573069131943&lvl=17&sty=h&where1=Avalon%20Rd%2C%20Winter%20Garden%2C%20FL%2034787)