Media Releases

Orange County Animal Services Seeks Loving Homes for More Than 370 Pets in Need

Data reveals pet outcomes decreased from last year WHAT: Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), a division of Orange County Government, today announced it has approximately 255 dogs and 115 cats in shelter care. The team is urging residents from Orange County and throughout Central Florida to consider providing loving forever homes through adoption. Recent...

Orange County to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Affordable Housing Community

Orange County, Fla– Orange County Government will attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the start of construction on a 137-unit affordable apartment community located at 30 S. Ivey Lane, Orlando. Ivey Flats received $2.1 million from Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and will be reserved...

Art in the Chambers Opening Reception: “WE” by Gisela Romero

WHAT: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Public Art Review Board, presents Art in the Chambers featuring “WE” by Gisela Romero. An opening reception will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the chambers gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. “WE” will be on display from September 25,...

12th Annual Barktoberfest Returns to Lake Eola on October 26, 2025

Orange County Animal Services to debut new mobile unit. Orange County, FL – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) today announced its new mobile veterinarian unit will debut at the 12th Annual Barktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Lake Eola. This annual celebration highlights the invaluable partnerships OCAS has with the animal rescue community,...

Navigating Four Corners Region Just Got Easier

New online address tool helps property owners identify county service providers Four Corners, FL – Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties have collaborated on a new online address tool to help the nearly 60,000 residents of the Four Corners area identify which county is responsible for providing their public services. This tool empowers Four...

Orange County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Cultural Events

Orange County, FL – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County (HHNOC) and Orange County Government today announced a month-long celebration of cultural events that will showcase and celebrate Orange County’s Hispanic community with the theme, Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. Duke Energy is the...

Statement from Mayor Demings on the Passing of Mable Butler | September 7, 2025

“It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Commissioner Mable Butler who I’ve known since childhood. She was my neighbor, political mentor and supporter. I owe her a debt of gratitude for helping pave the way for me to break barriers as a politician. She leaves a living legacy of commitment...