Media Releases

REMINDER – One-Day-a-Week Watering Begins November 4

Orange County, Fla. – When clocks change by one hour on November 4, 2018, Orange County residents should also remember to change irrigation timers to one day per week. This schedule will remain in effect until Daylight Saving Time returns March 9, 2019. The time change corresponds with mandatory lawn and landscape irrigation restrictions...

Orange County Convention Center Moves Forward with North-South Building Improvements

Orlando, Fla. – The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) leadership team continues work on the planned North-South Building Improvements after a budget for the projects has been approved. Earlier this year, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ proposed budget of a $605 million Capital Improvement Plan that funds the...

Orange County Celebrates National Recovery Month

Orange County, Fla. – On Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018  the Orange County Drug Free Coalition in partnership with the Multicultural Addictions Network, will lead a coalition of community organizations in a celebration of individuals and their families in recovery. This free event called “Step in the Name of Love” will kick off at 8 a.m.  with...

History Center Offers Free Admission for ‘Come Out With Pride’ Week, October 8-14

 Orlando, Fla. – Admission to the Orange County Regional History Center will be free to all from Monday, October 8, through Sunday, October 14, 2018, to coincide with Orlando’s annual Come Out with Pride festival. The weekend offers visitors a final chance to see the special exhibit titled Another Year Passes: Orlando After the Pulse...

Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax Grant Application Review Committee Opens Grant Application Window Sept. 24 through Nov. 14

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Government’s Tourist Development Tax Application Review Committee (ARC) will accept applications for capital grants in excess of $2 million from eligible organizations beginning Sept. 24 through Nov. 14, 2018. Applications and supporting materials will be accepted through the County’s website, https://netapps.ocfl.net/arctdtgrants. For consideration, qualified applicants must meet the...