Media Releases

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...

NEW ONLINE TOOL AIMS TO MAKE RECYCLING EASIER FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENTS

Orange County and other local recycling authorities hope to clarify guidelines for neighborhoods across the region Orlando, FL – Orange County, in collaboration with several Central Florida recycling partners, launched an innovative website today to provide residents with hyper-local information and improve the region’s recycling quality. Developing the tool was a collaborative effort between...

Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings | April 20, 2021

“We have all waited with great anticipation for the verdict in the trial involving the murder of George Floyd. As a 40-year veteran of law enforcement, I am pleased with the jury findings and now look to the sentencing phase to determine if justice prevails. We should remember that the majority of the men...

Orange County Government Next Mobile Vaccination Site: Silver Star Park Gymnasium

Orange County, Fla. – In an effort to serve more minority and statistically vulnerable communities, Orange County Government will offer the COVID-19 vaccine at the Silver Star Recreation Center Gym as part of the county’s mobile vaccination program. Appointments will be required for Monday, April 19 through Thursday, April 22, 2021.  However, on Friday,...