Media Releases

“Love Speaks” Highlights Artistic Responses to Pulse Tragedy

MUSEUM’S ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE INCLUDES FREE ADMISSION JUNE 8-16 ORLANDO, Fla. – MAY 21, 2019 – In honor of the third annual remembrance of the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016, the History Center presents a moving and beautiful art exhibition titled Love Speaks: Artistic Responses to the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy....

Reminder: Automated Collection WILL Occur on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019

Orange County, Fla. – The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division reminds unincorporated Orange County customers that garbage, recycling, yard waste and large items will be collected on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. Since Monday is a normal collection day, customers should set out their carts, yard waste and large items as usual...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to Honor Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Event

Orange County, Fla. (May 27, 2019) – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Mayor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Council will honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces from Orange County who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. The County’s annual War Memorial Commemoration Ceremony will take place at the Orange County Courthouse...

History Center Receives Top National Award For Service To Community

Institute of Museum and Library Services taps Orlando museum for 2019 National Medal Orange County, FL – The Orange County Regional History Center has been named one of ten recipients of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service — the highest honor given to museums and libraries across the nation. The Institute...

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to Deliver 2019 State of the County Address

WHAT: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will deliver his 2019 State of the County Address on Thursday, May 16 at 9 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center. His first annual address will highlight his current and future initiatives which include a commitment to innovation, collaboration and inclusiveness. Before the address, guests will have...