Orange County Watch FL

04/13/2026

May 2nd Meeting. RSVP today.

Orange County residents have a valuable opportunity to engage directly with Byron Brooks, the County Administrator, on May 2nd at 9 a.m. This event will offer window into the county’s priorities, recent achievements, and ongoing efforts to improve transparency and service delivery. If you want to ...

03/12/2026

Don't miss out. RSVP for April 4th so you won't forget.

April 4th - Alicia Farrant, a dedicated member of the Orange County School Board, will provide valuable updates on OCPS priorities, teacher recruitment and retention efforts, and the financial hurdles the schoolboard faces. RSVP to register your intent to attend.

02/28/2026

March 7th Meeting announcement

Orange County Watch is returning to the familiar rhythm of meeting on the first Saturday of each month. The next gathering will take place on March 7th at 9 AM in a new, carefully chosen location. This change aims to bring stability and convenience to our meetings, which benefits everyone involved.R...

01/03/2026

January 2026 Meeting and important membership information.

Meeting Cancellation NoticeDue to a decision by the venue, January's meeting is canceled. We are working on upcoming events and hope to reschedule this event at a different location on another day. Essential Reminders for Members • Stay tuned for updates on rescheduling. • Check your email for f...

11/27/2025

December 6 meeting and location announcement.

We are pleased to report that County Watch meetings will continue at a new location the Pine Castle American Legion Post 286 has graciously allowed us to use their large meeting room for our meetings. In this large facility we can accommodate over 100 attendees, so don't forget to invite guests! ....

09/11/2025

06/16/2025

The headlines: Orange County Florida government is currently focused on implementing Vision 2050, its comprehensive plan, and the associated "Orange Code" development regulations. These changes are expected to be finalized in early to mid-July 2025. Additionally, the county is undergoing a redistricting process to incorporate two new commission districts. Keep up to date. Invite local residents to join County Watch!

The County Watch Mission is to encourage civic engagement, recommend public policy ideas, provide oversight on multi-partisan issues, promote open government, and hold our elected and appointed officials accountable across Orange County, Florida.

06/05/2025

June Meeting canceled.

The Orange County Watch meeting scheduled for June 7, 2025 will be canceled. As of the writing of this email, we still lack a response from our invited speaker. There is no planned meeting in July due to the Independence Day holiday. The next meeting is being held August, 2, 2025, at 9:00 am at D...

02/28/2025

Good Thursday evening, Orange County Watch Membership,

Last month, Comptroller Phil Diamond's presentation opened a lot of eyes to their audit division. The following article discusses the Comptroller's most recent audit. Please read and be prepared to discuss on Saturday.

https://www.wesh.com/article/orange-county-audit-blasts-spending-senior-computer-literacy/63952755

02/25/2025

This Saturday, we are pleased to welcome Sadie Holzmeyer, Executive Director of the Florida Chapter of the Digital Democracy Project, www.DigitalDemocracyProject.org. The Digital Democracy Project is a nonpartisan public service available to all registered voters, representatives, and the general public. Through their free Votaz app, constituents can vote on the same bills as their representatives, access nonpartisan legislative information and updates, and compare voter preferences to legislative outcomes. The app also provides reports on the Legislative Session, covering every legislator and every issue. This is an opportunity for County Watch to partner with a non-partisan organization to increase voter engagement.

01/30/2025

Saturday, February 1st, Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond will be the special guest speaker at County Watch. See you at 9 am.