Media Releases

Operation Blue Roof Continues In Orange County

Orange County, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA and the Orange County Office of Emergency Management continue to offer Operation Blue Roof. Residents can register for Operation Blue Roof at the Alafaya Branch Library, located at 12000 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32826 between 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. each day until further...

Notice of Aerial Mosquito Spraying in Orange County

Orange County, Fla. – In response to a recent spike in local mosquito population, Orange County Mosquito Control (OCMC) will treat approximately 62,000 acres of Orange County by air starting as early as 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept 28 weather and vendor availability permitting.. Mosquito Control officials attribute the recent rise in mosquito population to...

Yard Waste Crews Expand Shifts, Working Saturdays

Orange County, Fla. – Garbage and recycling curbside collection for residents of unincorporated Orange County continues to operate according to the regular schedule. Due to volume, yard waste service is running a few days behind. Crews are working extended hours and Saturdays to try to catch up on the yard waste collections and return...

Orange County Pump Stations Restored, Normal Water Use Resumes Post Hurricane Irma

Orange County, Fla. – All of Orange County’s nearly 800 wastewater pump stations have been restored, after more than 50 percent had been impacted by Hurricane Irma. Residents were asked to limit their water usage to reduce the impact on the wastewater system. However, However now that all pump stations have been restored, water consumption,...

Orange County Legislative Delegation Announces Public Meeting

Senator Victor M. Torres, Jr., chair of the Orange County Legislative Delegation, has announced the following date and information concerning the Delegation’s public meeting: Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 Times: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (government officials and spokespersons for government-related entities) 2:30-6 p.m. (individuals and community-related entities) Location: Orange County Administration Center Commission Chambers...