Media Releases

Statement from Mayor Demings on the Pulse Memorial | June 3, 2025

“Orange County is proud to support the City of Orlando in creating a permanent memorial to honor the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub tragedy. As Orange County Sheriff on that awful day, I promised the victims’ families we would find a way to honor and remember their loved ones. I never imagined...

“Make Music Orange County” Set to Debut on June 21

Registration now open for host venues and musicians Orange County, FL –Make Music Orange County, a wild and wonderful mix of free public musical events, will make its debut on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Performances will be offered at a variety of locations throughout Orange County and are FREE and open to the public....

Orange County to Empower Individuals Through Employment Opportunities

Partnership with First Step Staffing, Inc. to support individuals most in need Orange County, FL – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners today approved a $750,000 workforce partnership with First Step Staffing, Inc. This initiative aims to expand employment opportunities within Orange County Government for veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with prior...

Orange County Awards Disaster Relief Funding to Mitigate Flooding, Fix Public Infrastructure

Orange County, Fl.  — Orange County Government will use $85 million in federal disaster relief funding to help several local government jurisdictions with flood mitigation efforts and infrastructure projects. The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following Hurricane Ian, will support 14 local projects, including four in the...

Orange County Animal Services Stresses the Importance of Emergency Plans for Pets

New Florida law targets people who abandon animals during natural disasters. Orange County, FL – As the 2025 Hurricane Season begins, Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) reminds residents to establish emergency plans for their pets. The reminder comes as new laws going into effect increase penalties for animal abuse, with one specifically targeting pet...

Groundbreaking Set for Two New Affordable Housing Communities in Orange County

The adjacent communities will bring 480 affordable units to Apopka Orange County, Fla. – Orange County will break ground on two adjacent affordable housing communities in Apopka on Thursday, May, 22, at 9:00 am. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will attend to celebrate the start of construction on The Mira and The Stillwaters....

Orange County Hosts Public Workshop on Special Protection Area for Shingle Creek

Orange County, FL — Orange County will host a public workshop to discuss special protections for the Shingle Creek Drainage Basin on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Dr. Phillips Elementary School. The Shingle Creek Drainage Basin spans 84 square miles in South Orange County and serves as the “Headwaters of the Everglades.” The workshop...