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| 2022 General Election Information |
General Election Day in 2022 is Tuesday, November 8th. If you're registered to vote in Indian River County, you may have received a sample ballot in the mail already or will shortly. Following is information about the various ways to cast your ballot in this election... |
Tue, 11/01/2022 |
| Orchid Dune Damage Monitored |
Hurricane Ian, after having crossed the state of Florida from the west to the east, was off-shore over the Atlantic from where, in combination with king tidal activity, it caused significant wave action, including dangerous rip currents... |
Wed, 10/05/2022 |
| Post-Storm Assessment in Orchid |
Hurricane Ian has moved off-shore into the Atlantic. During a post-storm assessment in the community, it appeared local impacts from this storm were limited to landscaping damage with broken branches, fallen fronds, etc. |
Fri, 09/30/2022 |
| Hurricane Ian Likely to Bring Heavy Rain and Tropical Storm Force Winds |
Hurricane Ian has become a Major Hurricane with sustained wind speed greater than 110 miles per hour. The storm is anticipated to continue to strengthen as it moves toward Florida. Landfall on the west coast is expected to occur on Wednesday south of Tampa Bay, but Hurricane Ian's impacts will start to be experienced prior to that. The track has shifted to the right/southeastward, so it continues to be important for residents to be vigilant and prepared. |
Tue, 09/27/2022 |
| Local Impacts from Hurricane Ian Anticipated |
Per the National Weather Service, Hurricane Ian threaten widespread impacts to Florida and the State's Governor has declared a State of Emergency for all counties. Although Indian River County appears on the outside edge of the "cone of uncertainty" as of Monday morning (9/26/2022), it's important to... |
Mon, 09/26/2022 |
| Town Council Adopts Lower Tax Rate for Next Year |
The Town Council held the final budget hearing in the evening of September 19 to discuss the millage rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which will start on October 1. The Town Council set a tentative millage rate of 1.1 mills, which is 0.3 mills lower than... |
Tue, 09/20/2022 |
| Town Council to Set Tax Rate for New Fiscal Year |
The Town Council held the tentative budget hearing in the evening of September 12 to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which will start on October 1. At this meeting, the Town Council set a tentative millage rate of 1.1 mills, which is 0.3 mills lower than the millage rate for the current fiscal year... |
Mon, 09/19/2022 |
| Leatherback Sea Turtles Beat County Records |
Indian River County's Coastal Division reports that the 2022 sea turtle nesting season so far has been particularly eggs-cellent for leatherback sea turtles. Since 2005, the County’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program has recorded an average of 50... |
Thu, 07/21/2022 |
| Dog Licenses Available Now |
Starting May 17, the Town is able to process applications for any dog owners interested in obtaining a license to have their dog(s) on the beach in Orchid off-leash or on a leash extended more than 8 feet from sunrise to 9 a.m. or from 5 p.m. to sunset. The license... |
Tue, 05/17/2022 |
| Town Council Sets Proposed Millage Rate |
On May 4, the Town Council held the annual Budget Workshop, which is traditionally the first time the Town Council considers the budget for the next fiscal year starting October 1. The purpose of the workshop is to adopt a Proposed Millage rate, which is evaluated again in September at the Tentative Budget Hearing and then at... |
Fri, 05/06/2022 |
| Town Council to Hold Budget Workshop |
On May 4, the Town Council will hold the annual Budget Workshop, which will be the first time the Town Council considers the budget for the next fiscal year, which will start October 1. The purpose of the workshop is to adopt a Proposed Millage rate, which will be evaluated again in September... |
Tue, 05/03/2022 |
| Three Local Candidates Qualify for Three Town Council Seats |
The Town's 2022 Qualifying Period, which Orchid residents, who are local electors, can use to run as a candidate in the election for Town Council ended on Monday, May 2 at 4 p.m. By that deadline, three candidates qualified for the three seats on the five-member Town Council up for election this year... |
Mon, 05/02/2022 |
| April is Water Conservation Month |
At the meeting of April 6, the Town Council presented a proclamation received by James Cannon, the Intergovernmental Coordinator Governmental Affairs Program of the St. Johns River Water Management District in recognition of... |
Wed, 04/06/2022 |
| Qualifying Period in Local Election 2022 |
Local elections occur every two years in Orchid and 2022 is such an election year. Three seats on the five-member Town Council will be up for election on November 8. Each of these seats will have a four-year term lasting through early November 2026. The seats are presently filled by... |
Mon, 03/28/2022 |
| Town to Amend Regulations for Dogs on Beach |
Recently the Town Council held a special meeting to continue their discussion about the regulations pertaining to dogs on the beach in Orchid. This was a follow-up meeting to one held on March 2, when the discussion had to be cut short... |
Mon, 03/28/2022 |
| Follow-up Meeting to be held for Dogs on the Beach |
On March 25, the Town Council will hold a special meeting in follow-up to their recent listening session regarding whether the Town’s regulations for dogs on the beach in our community should be amended... |
Fri, 03/25/2022 |
| Safety Railing Update for Wabasso Bridge |
The Florida Department of Transportation has indicated that it will has the intent to proceed with construction of the railing this summer and the installation thereof at the end of the year... |
Sat, 03/05/2022 |
| Listening Session on Regulation of Dogs on the Beach |
On March 2, the Town Council will hold a listening session regarding whether the Town’s regulations for dogs on the beach in our community should be amended. This is a subject that the Council first started considering in... |
Thu, 12/16/2021 |
| Florida City Gas to Give Presentation |
On March 2, the Town Council will be provided a presentation by representatives of Florida City Gas regarding the company's plans to bring natural gas to the barrier island and its desire to enter into a franchise agreement with the Town of Orchid... |
Thu, 12/16/2021 |
| Children's Trust Meeting Scheduled |
The Town Council has been requested to adopt a resolution granting the inclusion of the Town of Orchid in a proposed special taxing district and will hold a special meeting on February 15, 2022 to consider that resolution. The taxing district is known as the Children’s Trust of Indian River County... |
Tue, 12/14/2021 |
| Apply to Serve on Local Planning Agency |
The Town Council is seeking Orchid residents to apply for consideration of an appointment to a seat on the Town's Local Planning Agency. This is an advisory board with responsibilities that include... |
Fri, 12/03/2021 |
| Children's Trust Presentations at December Meeting |
At the upcoming Town Council meeting on December 1, representatives for the proposed special taxing district referred to as the Children’s Trust of Indian River County will make a presentation... |
Mon, 11/22/2021 |
| Building Department Doubles Weekly Inspection Days |
Around mid-October the Building Department for the Town of Orchid started offering inspections of local construction projects twice-weekly instead of just once-weekly. This increase in inspection days was green-lit in response to the ... |
Fri, 11/05/2021 |
| FDOT Proposes Different Safety Railing For Wabasso Bridge |
The Florida Department of Transportation has developed an alternative safety railing design for the high Wabasso bridge which it is proposing in place of the chain-link fencing project that was recently halted for re-evaluation... |
Wed, 10/20/2021 |
| Route 510/Wabasso Bridge Safety Railings |
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently began to install a galvanized steel chain-link fence above the sides of the high Wabasso/Route 510 bridge, in order to provide for the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Many residents have expressed... |
Wed, 09/08/2021 |