Media Releases

Orange County Animal Services Expands Weekend Hours

Shelter Now Open for Full Day of Pet Adoptions on Sundays Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced today it is expanding its operational hours on weekends, now offering a full day of adoption services on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This is the first update to the shelter’s hours...

Mayor Jerry L. Demings to Host Women’s History Month Forum

Inaugural Event Set to Feature Presentations and Panel Discussions with Central Florida Leaders Orange County, FL – For the first time, Mayor Jerry L. Demings will host a Women’s History Month Forum which will bring together more than 200 Central Florida female leaders for insightful, and meaningful discussions around stories of strength, struggle, and...

Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force Funding Interest Indicator Available Online

WHAT: Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Citizen Advisory Task Force funding interest indicator form is now available online at, www.ocfl.net/TDT. Organizations interested in pursuing funding once TDT revenues become available and have proposals that align with Florida Statute 125.0104, are encouraged to provide the necessary information through the online application and submit to...

Orange County Announces Adoption Event Aimed at Helping Longest Resident

“Pick Nick Saturday” Event this Saturday at Animal Services Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced today it is hosting an adoption event this Saturday, March 25, 2023 for the benefit of a single dog, the shelter’s longest dog resident Nicholas (A505387). The event will take place during the shelter’s adoption hours...

Work Begins for Orlo Vista Flood Mitigation Project

Community Meeting Planned for Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Orange County, Fla. – This week, crews from Thalle Construction are mobilizing resources and delivering materials in preparation for beginning a flood mitigation project in the Orlo Vista community. The work is being done adjacent to the Oak Crest Mobile Home Park and Westside...