{"id":24490,"date":"2026-11-05T14:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=24490"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:26:01","slug":"orange-county-to-commemorate-veterans-day-with-annual-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2026\/11\/orange-county-to-commemorate-veterans-day-with-annual-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County to Commemorate Veterans Day With Annual Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Orange County, FL<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, County Commissioners, and the Mayor\u2019s Veterans Advisory Council will honor local veterans and active-duty service members at the annual Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Orange County Administration Building.<\/p>\n

The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Paul Sohl, who served more than 33 years in the U.S. Navy, including deployments in support of Operations Desert Shield and Enduring Freedom.<\/p>\n

The program will also include a Veterans Day proclamation presented by Mayor Demings, student performances by Wekiva High School students, and the presentation of Orange County Veteran Lapel Pins in recognition of those who have served our nation.<\/p>\n

In addition, the County Administration Building, the Orange County Convention Center, and the Mable Butler Family Center are all illuminated in green through November 11, 2026, honoring veterans and raising awareness of the challenges many face when transitioning to civilian life.<\/p>\n

WHO:
\n<\/strong>Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
\nOrange County Commissioners
\nMayor\u2019s Veterans Advisory Council<\/p>\n

WHEN:
\n<\/strong>Monday, November 9, 2026
\n11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.
\n(Media interviews will be available on site immediately following the ceremony.)<\/p>\n

WHERE:
\n<\/strong>Orange County Administration Center \u2013 Front Lawn
\n201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

WATCH:
\n<\/strong>The ceremony will air live on Orange TV (Spectrum 488, Comcast 9, Prism 1081, WSWF 10.2) and stream at www.ocfl.net\/OrangeTV<\/a> or on the Orange TV app via Roku (Education category).<\/p>\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
\n<\/strong>To learn more about the Mayor\u2019s Veterans Advisory Council and local services for veterans, visit www.ocfl.net\/VeteransAdvisoryCouncil<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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