Media Releases

Orange County Unveils the Largest Floating Solar Array in Southeast U.S.

The solar panels from this innovative project cover two acres of a 3.6-acre pond. Orange County, FL – Orange County today unveiled largest floating solar array in the Southeastern United States. Situated on a 3.6-acre pond at the Southern Regional Water Supply Facility, this innovative project marks a significant step towards achieving the County’s...

Orange County Mayor To Hold Transportation Community Meetings

First meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will hold community meetings to educate the public about transportation planning for Orange County. Topic will include accelerated roadways and pedestrian safety projects including signal and calming devices throughout Orange County. WHO: Mayor Demings, Orange County transportation staff and...

Orange County 2024 Charter Review Commission Announces Meeting

Orange County, FL – The Orange County Charter Review Commission (CRC) convenes every four (4) years to review the County Charter. Fifteen (15) appointed citizen representatives use research, discussion, professional advisors, and input from the public to develop questions that may be placed on the ballot during a presidential election year. The next meeting...

Orange County Fire Rescue Launches New Door Alarm Program to Prevent Drownings

Free installations available for residents Orange County, FL — Christina Martin is a local Seminole County mother and wife, passionate about educating the community on drowning prevention. She founded the Gunner Martin Foundation in 2016 following the tragic drowning of her two-year-old son, who quietly slipped outside to the family’s backyard pool, undetected. Christina...

Orange County Awarded for its Work to Save Trees and Grow Urban Canopy

New ordinance provisions to be reviewed during upcoming public webinar Orange County, FL —Orange County Government has received multiple awards for its environmentally conscious efforts to preserve more trees around development sites and increase the County’s urban canopy. The Florida Urban Forestry Council and the Arbor Day Foundation recognized an ordinance the County Commission...

Orange County’s Drug Free Office Launches New Campaign: “Stop Overdose”

CDC campaign-based research gathered from people impacted by substance use. Orange County, FL – Orange County’s Office for a Drug-Free Community has launched a new campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to educate people about the dangers of fentanyl and to reduce the stigma around addiction and recovery. “Stop Overdose”...

Orange County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) 2024 Special Magistrate Solicitation

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County VAB is seeking qualified attorney and appraiser Special Magistrates for the 2024 tax year. The Orange County VAB is accepting applications from March 4, 2024 – April 19, 2024. Interested applicants need not be a resident of Orange County and must meet all requirements per Section 194.035,...