Media Releases

Orange County Animal Services Waives Adoption Fees for “Ready to Go” Dogs

Asks Community for Help as Over 200 Dogs Await Placement Orange County, Fla. – Since reopening for the New Year on Tuesday, January 2, Orange County Animal Services has received more than 90 dogs. The shelter is now caring for more than 200 dogs and asking for the community to step forward to adopt, foster,...

Orange County Legislative Delegation Announces January 5 Meeting

Orange County, FL – Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Delegation Chair, has released the following information concerning the Delegation’s upcoming meeting: Date: Friday, January 5, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Orange County Administration Center Commission Chambers – 1st Floor 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 The agenda for this meeting is...

Orange County Animal Services Holds Adoption Event to Help Two Long-Term Residents

“Friday Favorites: Simoni & Crunch Day” This Friday at Animal Services Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) announces today it is hosting an adoption event this Friday, December 22, 2023, for the benefit of a pair of dogs: Simoni (A535485) and Crunch (A535482). The event will take place during the shelter’s adoption...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings | December 15, 2023

“While I’m saddened to hear of Bill Cowles’ retirement earlier than planned, he has earned that right. He has been an extraordinary Supervisor of Elections and public servant. I will personally miss his steady hand in ensuring fair elections in Orange County.” – Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor

Mayor Jerry L. Demings to Distribute Toy Drive Donations to Orange County Families

WHAT: To conclude this year’s 13th Annual Mayor’s Toy Drive, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will be distributing a portion of the toys collected to families in the who live in the Taft area and participate in programming offered at the Taft Neighborhood Center for Families. Families who are registered with Orange County’s...

Statement from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings | December 13, 2023

“The world has lost a Disney legend with the passing of Dick Nunis. We send condolences to his family and to the larger worldwide Disney family. He led the company through major growth periods which contributed to overall prosperity for our region. He was a dreamer and a doer, and Orange County is better...

Orange County Revises Wetland Conservation Areas Ordinance

Revisions Aim to Enhance Wetland Protections, Improve Permitting Process Orange County, Fla. (December 13, 2023) – The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on December 12 to update its Wetland Conservation Areas Ordinance to strengthen protection of valuable wetlands and surface waters, make permitting processes more streamlined, predictable, and consistent for applicants,...

Christmas Curbside Collection Schedule for Orange County Residents

Orange County, FL –  In preparation for Christmas on Monday, December 25, adjustments will be made to curbside collection services for residents in unincorporated Orange County. In observance of the holiday, all collections days during the week of Christmas will shift forward by one day. Residents are reminded to set out their garbage, recycling,...