Media Releases

Opioid Overdose Deaths Decreased in Orange County for 2024

Health Services attribute the decrease to treating the incarcerated population. Orange County, FL – The Ninth District’s Medical Examiner’s Office released data today showing opioid overdose deaths decreased in Orange County from 2023 to 2024. The drop in deaths is a trend happening across the country. “Accidental drug overdoses for Orange County have decreased...

Orange County Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission Announces Fourth Meeting

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Charter was amended during the 2024 General Election to create the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission (TransMAC). Seven (7) appointed citizen representatives will hold meetings and public hearings and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on: proposed expenditures for transportation purposes prior to inclusion in...

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting Set for March 12, 2025

Orange County, Fla. – A committee meeting of the 2025 Mid-Decennial Redistricting Advisory Committee – charged with making recommendations for expanding the number of Orange County Commission Districts from six to eight – will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the Orange County Administration Center,...

Listening Sessions Planned for Orange County Recovers Hurricane Relief Program

Property owners in Orange County are encouraged to attend for information on this funding opportunity. Orange County, Fla. – Orange County’s Housing and Community Development Division will host a series of community listening sessions to discuss Orange County Recovers and the Hurricane Milton CDBG-DR Action Plan timeline. The Orange County Recovers program helps residents...

Orange County’s Building Safety Fee Reduction Program Expires March 31, 2025

Orange County, Fl. — Two years ago, an Orange County program enacted a temporary fee reduction that helped customers save roughly $10 million in permitting costs. The program is set to expire on March 31, 2025. With the expiration of this program, eight building permits that received a 25% discount will return to normal...

Orange County to Make Federal Funding Available For Hurricane Ian Recovery

Homeowners can apply for grants to make necessary repairs. Orange County, Fl. — With the long-awaited arrival of federal funding, Orange County is now able to help homeowners who were negatively impacted by Hurricane Ian. The County today announced a new program, Orange County Recovers, that allows low-to-moderate-income homeowners with unresolved damage from the...