News & Events

November Holiday Closures

Please be advised that Town of Orange Park offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the November holidays:

Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2026

Thanksgiving Trash Collection Schedule: There will be no trash collection on Thursday, November 26. Trash collection will be delayed by one day and will take place on Friday, November 27.

Emergency services will remain operational and uninterrupted throughout the holiday closures. Town offices will reopen for normal business hours on the following business day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

CANCELED - Collective Bargaining Session-Police

Public notice is hereby given announcing that the following Collective Bargaining negotiation session has been scheduled:

Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Inc. Lodge #144, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Council Chamber.

Veterans Day Ceremony – November 11, 2026

Join the Orange Park Historical Society for a Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have bravely served our country.

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Veterans Memorial at Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park

The ceremony will include a presentation of the colors, patriotic music, student essay presentations, and a special flyover.

Parking: Available at First Baptist Church, 1140 Kingsley Avenue. No parking will be permitted in the cemetery.

Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

Fire Pension Board Meeting

There will be a Fire Pension Board meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the agenda.

Environmental Quality Board Meeting

There will be an Environmental Quality Board meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the packet.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

There will be a Planning and Zoning Board on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the packet.

FEMA Flood Zone Changes

FEMA is updating Clay County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which determine flood risk and may affect whether some residents are required to carry flood insurance. The effective date of the maps is Spring 2027. FEMA's 90-day appeal and comment period is currently open from August 20, 2026, through November 18, 2026. Additional information can be found here.

To find out if your property is affected please follow the link to the interactive map here.

2025 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE WATER REPORT

The 2025 Consumer Confidence Water Report can be viewed here.

US 17/Park Ave Resurfacing

Construction is scheduled to begin next week on a project to resurface U.S. 17 (State Road 15/Park Avenue) from Doctors Inlet to Wells Road.

Preferred Materials Inc. was awarded the contract to complete this $5.3 million project. Improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, base work, curb and gutters, traffic signals, highway signing, guardrail, bridges, sidewalks and other incidental construction.

Drivers can expect construction operations to take place weekly during overnight hours. Traffic is being maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. No single lane closures will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. No double lane closures will be allowed from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. No lane closures will be allowed within 600 feet of a signalized intersection from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Completion is expected in early 2027, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts are encouraged to visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app prior to their journey.

2025 Health Insurance Forms – Town Staff

Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage forms for 2025

Attention: This annual form(1095C) is no longer required to be sent to all eligible employees in the tax year 2025. If you would like to receive a copy of your 2025 form, you may request it directly from our Finance department by emailing your request to chuber@townop.com. Please allow 30 days to receive the form. Thank you.

2026 Waste Management Schedule

Printable Pickup Schedule

Stormwater Program

Is your nearest storm drain missing a medallion? If so, please contact Public Works at 904-264-7411, or email rsavidge@townop.com. We’ll be sure to place one for you.

Medallion

Sign up for Emergency Alerts

ALERT Clay County is a new statewide emergency and severe weather alert system. The current CodeRED program has been discontinued by Clay County. Please sign up for the new system here. Users information is not automatically transferred to the new system. Please call 904-284-7703 for more information.