Orange County, Fla – The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Orange County has fallen below 500 for the seventh consecutive day. As of April 25, 2023, the burn ban which prohibits the ignition and burning of open fires, is no longer in effect. Orange County Fire Rescue officials will continue to monitor conditions to...
Orange County, Fla. – On behalf of the Orange County Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Committee, Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce events taking place in May 2023 to celebrate the diverse culture of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual...
Residents Asked to Leave Comments on How County Should Grow and Transform Orange County, FL – Orange County is in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. The Bureau of Economic & Business Research (BEBR) of the University of Florida estimates that by 2050, our population will increase by 700,000 people,...
Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force is announcing a community meeting on April 19 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Patmos Chapel, in the Well Activity Center in Apopka, FL. The task force will use this opportunity for individuals to voice concerns and questions about...
WHAT: To celebrate Earth Day and Orange County’s commitment to protecting natural resources, Mayor Jerry L. Demings will visit one of the new conservation properties acquired as part of the expansion of the Green PLACE (Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental Protection) Program. Mayor Demings will discuss progress toward the County’s goal to...
Orange County, Fla. – The second meeting of the Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force will take place on April 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The location is Barnett Park Recreation Center. The meeting agenda is attached to this email. There will be individual updates on the progress of the following subcommittees: Prevention, Intervention,...
Orange County, Fla. – On behalf of the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Initiative, Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the Authentic, Remarkable & Talented Art Contest awards reception will take place on April 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange County Administration building in Orlando. The awards...
Events centered on countywide sustainability and conservation efforts WHAT: Earth Week 2023 will highlight countywide sustainability and conservation efforts, while providing residents and employees with educational and engaging events. Festivities will include residential, commercial, and organizational sustainable initiatives that Orange County is propelling forward. Events and activities will take place in-person and virtually. Residents...
Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Charter Review Commission (CRC) convenes every four (4) years to review the County Charter. Fifteen (15) appointed citizen representatives utilize research, discussion, professional advisors, and input from the public to develop questions that may be placed on the ballot during a presidential election year. The next meeting’s...