Media Releases

Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings | May 3, 2021

“In review of the governor’s executive orders, I am not surprised. He first indicated that the order would not take effect until July 1, 2021, and then quickly changed it to be “effective immediately.” He then offered new language that invalidates a local government’s ability to take action during a public health emergency. Orange...

Community Action Network Celebrates 57 Years of Collaboration and Service in Orange County

Orange County, Fla. – The Community Action Network was established in 1964 to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year,...

Orange County Extends Testing and Expands Free COVID-19 Vaccinations

TESTING: With the Orange County positivity rate at 7.9% for the 14-day average, it is critical for the public to have access to FREE COVID-19 testing. Orange County Government’s Health Services will continue to offer FREE drive-thru COVID- 19 testing at Barnett Park through May 30, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. –...

Mayor Jerry L. Demings, AdventHealth and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Answer Questions Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine

Orange County, Fla. – In a panel discussion Monday afternoon, AdventHealth, in partnership with Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, discussed issues regarding COVID-19 vaccine options and efficacies in a Town Hall setting at ICP Orlando Church. Dr. Alric Simmonds, AdventHealth’s Chief Health Equity Officer, along...

Orange County Animal Services to Hold Large-Scale Pet Food Giveaway

Drive-thru Aimed at Residents Impacted by COVID-19 Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services is preparing to make available nearly five tons of free pet food at the South Econ Recreation Center, 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12 p.m. The free pet food is for pet owners financially impacted...