Media Releases

Orange County Government and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Provide Options for Proper Disposal of Worn U.S. Flags

New Flag Disposal Boxes Offered in Orange County Orange County, Fla. – In partnership with the National Association of Counties and Florida Association of Counties, Orange County Government and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office have installed flag retirement boxes at the following locations: Orange County Government’s Administration Building, located at 201 S. Rosalind Avenue...

LYNX and Orange County Government Announce FREE ACCESS LYNX Rides for Qualified Seniors to the County COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

Orange County, Fla. – With the Orange County Convention Center’s COVID-19 vaccination site and the FEMA vaccination site at Valencia’s West Campus closing soon, LYNX and Orange County Government are announcing free round-trip rides for vulnerable individuals 60 and older who cannot drive to the existing County sites. ACCESS LYNX will transport qualified riders...

Orange County Government Returns to Barber Park for Vaccination Site

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Health Services will once again offer the COVID vaccination at Barber Park as part of the county’s mobile vaccination program.  The drive-thru location will operate Monday, May 17 through Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ups are accepted.  To schedule...

Orange County Animal Services Overwhelmed, Caring for Nearly 300 Pets

Shelter Asks for Community Help Finding Adopters, Foster Parents Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is currently caring for 175 dogs and 124 cats, a total of 299 pets. OCAS serves as the county’s only open admission pet shelter, which means no animal in need is ever turned away.  As a result,...