Orange County, Florida Government

02/11/2026

🚸 You spoke. We listened. Safety improvements are now complete in Apopka.

When residents raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of Sheeler Avenue and Apopka Boulevard, Orange County Public Works took action.

We've completed improvements that include new crosswalks, pedestrian refuge areas, pedestrian signals and signage—all designed to make crossing the intersection safer for everyone. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Your feedback helps us identify opportunities to improve safety in our communities. Have a roadway or pedestrian safety concern in your neighborhood? Call 3-1-1 to report it. Your voice can help make a difference.

OC District 1 Office of Commissioner Wilson
Orange County District 2
Mayra Uribe Orange County District 3 Commissioner
Maribel Gomez Cordero Orange County District 4 Commissioner
Orange County District 5: Office of Commissioner Semrad
Michael "Mike" Scott Orange County District 6 Commissioner

02/11/2026

November is Veterans and Military Families Month, a time when we honor those who have served and their families who stood by them.

Over 70,000 veterans call Orange County their home, many of whom continue to serve our communities and create meaningful impacts in our own neighborhoods. We're proud to honor their service and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them.

Our Veterans Services Office—run by veterans, for veterans—is dedicated to serving those who have served.

Whether you're just transitioning from military service life or have been living civilian life for years, our Veterans Services Office can help with claiming benefits you've earned, connecting you with valuable resources, continuing the camaraderie, and much more.

Learn more about our Veterans Services: https://bit.ly/46KsW8q

02/11/2026

♻️ Give your election signs a second life! Orange County is participating in a regional waste diversion partnership to keep election signs out of landfills. The signs will be diverted to cement kilns to be used as an alternative fuel, with the remaining ash reused in cement products. Drop signs off November 4-14 for recycling.

Swipe through to find your nearest participating location.

02/11/2026

👋 Meet our Public Works Crosswalk Crew.

You may not think much about the crosswalks and school zone markings you see every day, but keeping them visible and in good condition is an important part of helping our roads stay safe. It's all handled by a four-person crew covering a lot of ground: 2,900 square miles of unincorporated Orange County.

From Horizon West to Lake Hart, Courtney and the crew are out in our communities making sure these important markings are there to help people walk, drive, and bike more safely. Your property taxes help support these and many other county services.

A proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot would create a new homestead exemption of $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. What does this mean for you and your county services? Learn more at ocfl.net/PropertyTax.

[Video description: An Orange County Public Works Foreman speaks to camera introducing his team. Various shots show the crew restriping crosswalks in the Horizon West area.]

01/11/2026

A proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot would create a new homestead exemption of $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. What does this mean for you and your county services? Learn more at ocfl.net/PropertyTax.

The Florida Legislator voted to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot.

01/11/2026

🌿 Another successful Green PLACE Hiking Spree adventure!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Greeneyes Wildlife Preserve for an exciting guided hike! Participants explored scenic trails, discovered native plants and learned about local wildlife.

Missed the hike? There's still time to join the fun. The Green PLACE Hiking Spree runs through April 22, 2027. Explore participating Green PLACE properties, record your completed hikes and earn limited-edition rewards!

Ready for your next outdoor adventure? Discover participating properties and learn how to earn rewards at bit.ly/4BzoSoj.

01/11/2026

As Daylight Saving Time ends, one-day-a-week watering begins. Remember to set your irrigation system to water only once per week starting today. Visit ocfl.net/WateringRestrictions to see your watering day based on your street address.

01/11/2026

November is finally here and we're gearing up for our Mayor's Family Fun Day & Community Resource Fair happening next weekend at Barnett Park!

Join us for a Saturday filled with live entertainment and family fun outdoors with activities for all ages. Inside the gym, we're also hosting a resource fair tabled by many of our teams, community partners, and local organizations.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕧 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🌳 Barnett Park
📍 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando

This event is free, so gather up friends and fam and stop by. We'll have free food while supplies last.

Planning to attend? Let us know: bit.ly/4BL8X6D

31/10/2026

Doors to the new Tangelo Park Community Action Center are officially open! Learn more about the nearly 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a neighborhood cornerstone for decades to come.

31/10/2026

🫣♻️ Some of the recycling carts we've seen could be the stuff of nightmares.

Don't let your waste items haunt the recycling stream! Only put plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and clear to-go cups; metal cans; glass bottles and jars; cardboard; and paper in the blue lid cart. Keep everything else out.

Check the best disposal method for your other waste items at ocfl.net/WhatGoesWhere.

[Video description: The reel opens with a recycling cart overflowing with large pieces of wood as white text reads, “A haunted house... but it’s scary bad recycling.” A rapid series of photos follows, showing recycling carts filled with improper items, including plastic drainage pipes, garbage bags, paint cans, dirty food containers, carpeting, gasoline containers, yard waste, clothing, and bulky household items. The reel ends with a black screen displaying the message, “Learn how to avoid becoming a recycling nightmare in the caption,” followed by a ghost emoji.]