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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Names Special Assistant to Support Hispanic Community

Orange County, FL – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced a new staff appointment within his administration. Luana Ortiz has been named Special Assistant to Mayor Demings and will serve as a liaison to Spanish-speaking residents, guests, businesses, and organizations. In her new role, Ortiz will be focused on strengthening connections with...

Orange County Board of County Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting | March 2, 2026

Board to discuss Local Government Infrastructure Surtax Orange County, FL – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, to hear a presentation from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) on feasibility research and public opinion surveys related to a potential Local Government Infrastructure Surtax....

Orange County Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)

View Memo TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings Commissioner Nicole Wilson, District 1 Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2 Commissioner Mayra Uribe, District 3 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero, District 4 Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad, District 5 Commissioner Mike Scott, District 6 FROM: Danny Banks, Deputy County Administrator | Public Safety Director SUBJECT: Orange County Intergovernmental Services...

Statement from Mayor Demings on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson | February 17, 2026

“Reverend Jesse Jackson was a trailblazer and mentor who had a profound influence on my life. As a civil rights leader, public servant, and man of faith, he challenged injustice and influenced change toward a more equal society. His legacy will continue to encourage generations to exercise their voices and inspire courage in others....