Media Releases

Orange County Burn Ban Lifted

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 As of April 25, 2023, the burn ban which prohibits the ignition and burning of open fires, is no longer in effect.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 Launches Vision 2050 Interactive Map

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 Celebrates Earth Day with Weeklong Activities

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 2024 Charter Review Commission

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...