Media Releases

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...

Orange County Celebrates Opening of 156-Unit Affordable Housing Community

Barnett Villas received $9 million in County funding Orange County, FL — Orange County will participate  in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barnett Villas, a 156-unit affordable apartment community, at 9 a.m. Friday, May 29, at 1000 Barnett Villas Dr. in Orlando. Barnett Villas will provide affordable housing for households earning between 50% and...

Media Preview: May 19 Orange County Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The May 19, 2026, meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Presentations: Proclamation recognizing May 17 – 23 as Public Works Week Proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month Proclamation recognizing May as Community Action Month Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month Consent Agenda Item B-2: Orange County and Orange County Fire Fighters...

Orange County Unveils New Mosquito Control Facility

Orange County, FL – Today, Orange County opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art Mosquito Control facility, marking a major step in protecting public health from mosquito-borne illnesses. Located at 6330 Silver Star Road in the Pine Hills community, the new facility replaces the former site on Conroy Road. “This new workspace for the...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Recognized for Environmental Health Leadership

Orange County honored for its efforts to protect residents from extreme heat  Orange County, FL – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has been recognized as a leader of one of the “Top 12 AAMA Cities to Watch on Environmental Health” by the Community Data Health Initiative in partnership with the African American Mayors...

The Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative to Host the 2026 Community Resource Fair, “Bridging the Gap: Expanding Access to Resources & Wellness Expo”

Event presented in partnership with City of Orlando District 6 Commissioner Bakari Burns and the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. WHAT: Residents are invited to join Orange County  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative, City of Orlando District 6 Commissioner Bakari Burns, and the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma...