Media Releases

Art in the Atrium Opening Reception: “Florida Reflections” by Valleri Ames

Orange County, FL – Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs presents “Florida Reflections” by fine art photographer Valleri Ames in the Atrium Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested. “Florida Reflections” will be displayed through...

Media Alert: Orange County Will Break Ground on New Animal Shelter

WHAT: Orange County Government will break ground on its new animal shelter on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. Located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, the new building will serve as a symbol of the county’s mission to provide the highest standard of care and service for all animals, staff members and...

Orange County Announces Major Decline in Drug Fatalities

Accidental drug deaths have dropped 52 percent since 2021 Orange County, FL – Orange County announced today that finalized data from the Ninth District Medical Examiner’s office shows significant decreases in drug-related deaths from 2021 to 2025. The data reveals a steep decline in all major categories of drug-related fatalities. Key Reductions in Orange...

Media Preview: Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | March 10, 2026

The March 10, 2026, meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Presentations: Proclamation recognizing March 2026 as National Procurement Month Proclamation recognizing March 8 through March 14, 2026, as National Groundwater Awareness Week Proclamation recognizing March 15 through March 21, 2026, as National Surveyors Week Consent Agenda Item D-1: Resolution in Opposition to US ICE...

Orange County Names Administrator for New Film Incentive Program

Orange County, FL – Orange County has named Jen Pennypacker as the Film Incentive Program Administrator, a role responsible for overseeing applications, selections, and payments for the new Orange County Film Incentive Program. A five-year initiative designed to revitalize Orange County’s film industry, the Film Incentive Program aims to attract high-value film and television...

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Hosts 2026 Garden Festival & Plant Sale

Orange County, FL – UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, a division of the Orange County Community and Family Services Department, will host the 2026 Garden Festival & Plant Sale on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County office. The event is organized by the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers and...

Orange County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) 2026 Special Magistrates Solicitation

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County VAB is seeking qualified attorney and appraiser Special Magistrates for the 2026 tax year. The Orange County VAB is accepting applications from March 9, 2026 – April 24, 2026. Interested applicants need not be a resident of Orange County but must meet all requirements per Section 194.035,...