Official Roundup: City Board Meetings and Public Health Notices for February 17

City of Orlando Public Meeting Schedule

The City of Orlando has scheduled several official board and advisory meetings for today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. These sessions provide an opportunity for residents to engage with local governance and stay informed on urban development and community services. Public attendance is encouraged for the following sessions:

• Municipal Planning Board (MPB): A hybrid meeting is being held today to review various planning and zoning requests within city limits. Interested parties can attend in person at City Hall or participate virtually through the city’s official meeting portal.
• Families, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: This board is convening virtually today to discuss upcoming community programming and the maintenance schedule for municipal park facilities.

Public Health Advisories and Wellness Notices

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has several active advisories aimed at maintaining community safety and wellness. Residents are urged to take note of the following health updates:

• Blue-Green Algae Health Alerts: Official health alerts remain in effect for Lake Gatlin (West Shore) and Lake Killarney. Recent water samples have indicated the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins. Residents should avoid swimming, boating, or allowing pets near these waters until the alerts are rescinded.
• WISE Virtual Lunch and Learn: DOH-Orange is hosting a "Wellness Initiatives for Senior Education" (WISE) session today from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This virtual event is part of a series focusing on healthy aging and lifestyle choices for the local senior community.

Traffic and Infrastructure Infrastructure Alerts

Infrastructure improvements and utility projects continue to impact traffic patterns throughout Orlando. Motorists are advised to plan for the following active closures today:

• S.R. 408 to I-4 Ramp: The eastbound State Road 408 exit ramp to eastbound Interstate 4 (Exit 10B) is subject to nightly closures between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday. Traffic is being detoured via Michigan Street.
• North Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441): Expect single-lane closures between Wadsworth Road and Sacred Oak Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as crews perform final construction and punch-list tasks.
• Summerlin Avenue Project: Summerlin Avenue remains closed to through traffic between South Street and Church Street for an ongoing utility replacement project. Access to local residences and businesses is maintained via marked detours.
• Colonialtown Roadwork: The intersection of North Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street is currently closed for the Fern Creek Improvement Project. This closure is scheduled to remain in effect through the end of the month.

Community and Cultural Announcements

The City of Orlando’s 2026 Black History Month Exhibition is currently open for public viewing in the Terrace Gallery at City Hall. The exhibition, which honors a century of national Black history commemorations, is accessible during regular business hours. Additionally, a mindfulness-focused 'Silent' Piano Concert is scheduled for this evening at Lake Eola Park, beginning at 7:00 p.m.