Media Releases

Orange County Issues Burn Ban as Drought Index Rises

Orange County, FL – A burn ban has been ordered for unincorporated areas of Orange County and any municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue services, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland, and Eatonville. Burn bans are automatically instituted under Orange County’s Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) meets or exceeds 500. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless...

Art in the Atrium Opening Reception: “HYPE HAIR” by Peppermint Sandy

WHAT: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs presents HYPE HAIR by Peppermint Sandy in the Atrium Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, June 25, 2026. The Administration Center is open Monday through Friday, 8...

Orange County’s Burn Ban Rescinded

Orange County, FL – Effective today, the burn ban is currently lifted for unincorporated areas of Orange County and any municipalities that Orange County Fire Rescue services, including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland, and Eatonville. Burn bans are automatically instituted under Orange County’s Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) meets...

Media Preview: Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting | June 2, 2026

The June 2, 2026, meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Presentations: Proclamation recognizing June 1 – 5, 2026, as Code Enforcement Officers’ Week Proclamation designating June 1 – 5, 2026, as Stormwater Awareness Week Proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month (Pulse 10-year Remembrance) Presentation of the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. 2026...

Orange County Holds Stormwater Utility Fee Community Meetings

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Public Works will host a series of community meetings to gather resident feedback on a potential Stormwater Utility Fee. The fee is being evaluated as a funding option to address stormwater runoff, localized flooding, drainage improvements, water quality protection, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. Many older communities have...

Orange County Government Mayor’s Citizens Academy to Return for Fall 2026 Session

Application window set to open Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Orange County, FL –Orange County Government today announced that the Mayor’s Citizen Academy is set to return for a Fall 2026 session, beginning Wednesday, August 5 through October 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at various Orange County Government facilities. The Mayor’s Citizens...

“Make Music Orange County” Set to Return June 21

Registration is open for host venues and musicians for the second year Orange County, FL – Make Music Orange County, a wild and wonderful mix of free public musical events, is set to take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Performances will be offered at a variety of locations throughout Orange County and are...