Media Releases

Everything is Brighter in Orange County | West Orange Solar Co-op Launches

Orange County, Fla. — Orange County is building on the momentum of the state’s largest and most successful solar co-op by again partnering with Solar United Neighbors of Florida to bring a new solar co-op to residents of West Orange County. The new co-op is now open and runs through mid-June 2018. Solar co-ops...

Retired Orange County Firefighter Walking from Key West to Tallahassee

**Arrival was previously anticipated for Monday, but pushed to Tuesday given storms in Sunday’s forecast. Who: Retired Orange County Firefighter Tom “Bull” Hill along with Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) and Central Florida firefighters. What: #MarchoftheBull is an effort led by retired OCFR Tom “Bull” Hill. His mission is to foster awareness and advocacy...

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Hosts Third and Final Regional Affordable Housing Workshop in Winter Park on April 11

WHAT: Regional Affordable Housing Workshop The third and final affordable housing workshop will focus on regulatory guidelines and financial resources to support affordable housing solutions and developments in Central Florida. Representatives from Orange, Seminole, Osceola County and the City of Orlando will present regional goals, strategies and tools to support affordable housing initiatives. The afternoon...

Avalon Road Roadway Conceptual Analysis Study | Public Meeting on March 28, 2018

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County is conducting a Roadway Conceptual Analysis (RCA) Study for the planned improvement (four-lane widening) of Avalon Road from Florida’s Turnpike to W. Colonial Drive (SR 50), a distance of approximately 0.43 miles. The County invites you to attend a community meeting to review potential alternatives that are under...

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect For Orange County

UPDATE: Orange County Government lifted this enacted burn ban on March 23, 2018. Orange County, Fla. – A burn ban, which prohibits the ignition and burning of open fires, is now active in Orange County. Under Orange County’s Fire Prevention and Protection ordinance, burn bans automatically activate county-wide when the Keetch-Buram Drought Index (KBDI),...

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond, CPA Rolls Out Property Fraud Alert Program

Orlando, Florida – Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced that his Official Records Department has set up a free property fraud alert program for Orange County residents. According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime. The property fraud alert system helps to protect a person’s property from fraud...