Media Releases

Calling All Artists: Tangelo Park Wants You!

Selection Process Opens for Public Art Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for the Tangelo Park Community Center to be constructed in Orlando Florida. Tangelo Park is a historically Black community with a proud heritage. The Tangelo Park Community...

Orange County Mayor Launches Transportation Initiative Online and In Person

Resident Survey and Open Houses Will Gather Community Feedback on Transportation Needs WHAT: On January 25, 2022, the Transportation Sales Tax Referendum effort was relaunched after nearly a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Back in 2019, Orange County held over 200 community meetings and received nearly 11,000 surveys on local transportation...

History Center Exhibition Aims To Change the Conversation About Drug Addiction

INTO LIGHT Project FLORIDA on display March 5 to April 15, 2022 Orange County, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2022) – In partnership with INTO LIGHT Project and the Orange County Drug-Free Office, the Orange County Regional History Center will host INTO LIGHT Project FLORIDA. The exhibition, which opens March 5, will feature 41 hand-drawn portraits...

Orange County Announces Available Funding for Children and Family Programs Applications being accepted through February 28, 2022

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County is pleased to announce the opening of the Citizens’ Review Panel (CRP) Fund Distribution Process with applications being accepted through February 28, 2022. Each year, Orange County distributes funding to 501(c)(3) health and human service nonprofit organizations that are located and offer services in Orange County. Additionally, the...

Orange County Approves New Rules for Fertilizer Use

Updated Ordinance Aims to Curb Water Pollution, Protect Natural Water Bodies Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to update its Fertilizer Management Ordinance to further prevent nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient pollution from entering County water bodies. “This ordinance is one of many steps in the direction we are...