Media Releases

New Year’s Day Collection WILL OCCUR on January 1, 2020

Curbside Collection WILL NOT Occur on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County residential customers that garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items will not be collected on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25. If Wednesday is a customer’s normal collection day,...

Mayor Demings Announces the Selection of the Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Benavides as Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer for Orange County. The creation of this position was one of the top priorities of Mayor Demings’ Transition Team. “We have to significantly enhance our sustainability and resiliency efforts,”...

Mayor Demings Announces the Selection of the Chief Innovation & Emerging Technology Officer

Keeping to his commitment of being open to technological breakthroughs to serve the needs of residents and businesses Orange County, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the selection of Andrea Wesser-Brawner as Orange County’s first Chief Innovation & Emerging Technology Officer. Wesser-Brawner joins the Mayor’s team from the...

Orange County 2020 Charter Review Commission Public Hearing

Orange County, Fla. – Orange County 2020 Charter Review Commission Chair Camille Evans announces the fifth of six public hearings scheduled for Orange County residents. DISTRICT 3 Wednesday, December 4, 2019  at 6:00 p.m.  Engelwood Neighborhood Center  6123 La Costa Drive Orlando, Florida 32807 The Charter Review Commission (CRC) is endeavoring to reach out...

Orange County Head Start Wins Florida Regional Honors, up for National Awards

Orange County, Fla. – The Florida Head Start Association (FHSA) recently announced seven of its 2020 FHSA Annual Award recipients have received region recognition from the Region IV Head Start Association. The FHSA Annual Awards promote excellence in the Head Start/Early Head Start community through recognition of employers, parents, alumni, volunteers, and partners who...

Curbside Collection WILL NOT Occur on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County residential customers that garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019. If Thursday is a normal collection day, customers should set out their roll carts, yard waste and large...

Mayor Demings’ Housing for All Task Force: Final Recommendations to be Announced

WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings’ Housing for All Task Force final meeting will be Friday, November 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Orange County Administration Center. The Task Force will provide its final recommendations, including an action plan with a draft report that will be discussed and approved by the Task...

Mayor Demings Kicks off Annual Toy Drive

Orange County, Fla. – To kick off the season of giving in the spirit of a community that works for everyone, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings recently launched the 2019 Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive at the Nov. 12, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting. This is the ninth year of the Toy...