Media Releases

Firefighters Canvass Assisted Living Facilities: COVID-19 Flyers and Posters Being Distributed

Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) began 82 assisted living facility (ALF) visits Wednesday morning to distribute prevention and preparedness information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The information distributed highlights the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendations pertaining to long-term healthcare facilities, including steps to minimize transmission of the disease and protect healthcare workers from...

CANCELED: Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event in Ocoee

Updated: Monday, March 16, 2020 As a precaution to help protect families and neighbors, Orange County Utilities has canceled the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste Community Collection Event on Saturday, March 21. At this time, Orange County residents may bring their HHW and electronic waste to a drop-off location during regular hours....

Coronavirus Updates | March 2020 – May 2020

Latest news is displayed first. For resources and information on the Coronavirus, visit www.ocfl.net/Coronavirus. For the most recent updates, please visit www.ocfl.net/CoronavirusUpdates. Alternative Video Stream Key Takeaways: Orange County News Conference 5/28/2020 Orange County currently has a 2.8% COVID-19 positivity rate and the County’s coronavirus recovery rate remains around 87%. Please continue to protect...

Input Needed for Inclusive Playgrounds

WHO: Orange County Parks and Recreation will host two public meetings in March and April for families to meet face-to-face with Planning staff and provide input on future inclusive playground designs and plans. Families may come in at any time from 5 – 7:30 p.m. (see dates below) to see what equipment and designs...