City of Orlando :: About Orlando
Orlando is one of the world's fastest-growing cities. It is among Florida's major cities and is a center for digital media and bio medicine. The City has the 9th busiest airport in the U.S. and is warm and sunny all year round.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO
|
In 1856 Orlando became the county seat of Orange County,
Florida. The “Town of Orlando” was incorporated on July 31, 1875
with an area of 4 square miles. Orlando incorporated as a city
in 1885. Today, the City of Orlando as a result of numerous annexations, has an area of over 100 square miles and is still located entirely within Orange County. |
 |
| Orlando has a Mayor-Commissioner form of government. Six City Commissioners are elected at-large from their respective districts to four-year terms. The Mayor is the formal representative of the City. |
Elected Officials
City of Orlando Mayor, Buddy Dyer
City Commissioners
District 1:
Jim Gray
District 2:
Tony Ortiz
District 3:
Robert F Stuart
District 4:
Patty Sheehan
District 5:
Daisy W Lynum
District 6:
Samuel B Ings
County Tax Collector
Crime stats and finding a new home/apartment
Driver's License
FEMA Flood Maps
Find Your School
Florida School Indicators Report
Orange County Consumer Fraud Unit
Orange County Library System
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando Utilities Commission
Property Records
Rental Rights and other consumer information
Retirement Relocation Information
Search for Sexual Offenders
State tax
guide
University of Central Florida
Vehicle Tags and Titles
Voter Registration
