Media Releases

Orange County Legislative Delegation Announces 2025 Public Meeting

Orange County, FL – Senator Geraldine Thompson, Delegation Chair, has released the following information concerning the Orange County Legislative Delegation’s public meeting: Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (Government officials and spokespersons for government – related entities) 2 p.m. – (Individuals and community – related entities.) Location: Orange County Administration...

Saving Lives: Completion of the Rio Grande Avenue Safety Improvements

Mayor Demings will hold a news conference on Wednesday. WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will announce the completion of the South Rio Grande Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. The project was funded by the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, which uses existing revenue sources to address the unique transportation needs of each commission district....

Orange County Government Announces Partnership with Solar United Neighbors

“Solar Switch” now available for all Orange County residents. ORANGE COUNTY, FL – Orange County property owners now have access to affordable rooftop solar installations through a partnership with the non-profit, Solar United Neighbors. The newly named program – “Solar Switch” – provides information on solar energy and offers an opportunity to consider installing...

Thanksgiving Curbside Collection Schedule for Orange County Residents

Orange County, FL –  In preparation for Thanksgiving, November 28, adjustments will be made to curbside collection services for residents in unincorporated Orange County. During Thanksgiving week, Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday. Residents are reminded to set out their garbage, recycling, yard waste, and...

Joint Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and Comptroller Phil Diamond on CareerSource Central Florida Terminating Contract with Supervisor of Elections | November 22, 2024

“We want to thank the Executive Board at CareerSource Central Florida for doing the right thing and terminating the $1.9 million contract with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. The monies rightfully belong to the taxpayers of Orange County. In the meantime, the returned funds have been deposited by the Orange County Comptroller and...

Orange County Animal Services Warns Pet Owners About Lost Pet SCAM

OCAS never ask residents for payments via apps, nor for more than stated fees. Orange County, FL – WARNING: scammers are targeting Central Florida pet owners, posing as Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) employees. One of its partner cat rescues almost became a victim of the scam as recently as yesterday. Valerie Fitzgerald, representing...