WHAT: Wetlands preservation, land restoration, and a new bird blind will take center stage Thursday as Orange County continues its celebration of Earth Month. Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson join Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to unveil the County’s first bird blind. A bird blind is used in...
National Prescription Take Back Day is set for April 27, 2024. Orange County, FL – The office for a Drug-Free Community encourages Orange County residents to participate in National Prescription Take Back Day, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. An initiative of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DES), this event provides a safe and...
Event to Feature Staff-Selected Pets, Reduced Adoption Fees Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) will highlight individual pets daily starting Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28. Selected by OCAS staff, each featured pet’s adoption fee will be reduced to $10 on their designated day and offered with a selection of...
“Florida has lost a legend. Former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham served the State of Florida for nearly 50 years. I admire him because politics played no part in his form of leadership. Politicians today could learn a thing or two from his work ethic. We send our deepest condolences to Mrs. Graham...
Orange County, FL – Eatonville, known as the “Town That Freedom Built,” has secured its position as the second-ranked finalist for the location of the state’s first Museum of Black History. The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force will hold a special meeting in Tallahassee on Friday, April 19, 2024, to review the...
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will hold a media availability on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. Mayor Demings will summarize the recent decision made by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the transportation sales tax initiative. Following this, the Mayor will...
Visitors are urged to spin for reduced adoption fees during the April 13, 2024, event. Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announced it will host a “Wheel of Furtune” adoption event on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Guests will be invited to spin a large wheel, which features a dozen adoptable dogs,...
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...
WHAT: In preparation for updating land development regulations, Orange County will host multiple Town Hall meetings to share information and answer questions about Orange Code. The new Orange Code will go before the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in the Fall for adoption. It will be used to implement Vision 2050, which serves...