45th Rotary Art Festival

The 45th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival - our community's biggest event of the year - is scheduled for Nov. 12-14 at Lake Lily Park.

One of Central Florida’s most popular and longest running events will return for a weekend filled w...

Maitland Falloween

Join the City of Maitland for Falloween - a seasonal celebration mixed with the fun of Halloween - from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Independence Square next to City Hall.

The free family event will include a costume contest for kids, carnival game...

Lake Sybelia Cleanup

The City of Maitland is hosting a community event from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, to help keep Lake Sybelia clean and beautiful. Volunteers are needed to gather litter from areas surrounding the lake.  Snacks, water and equipment will be pro...

Youth Basketball Clinics

Sign up for youth basketball clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays at Maitland Community Park, 1400 Mayo Avenue.

Hurricane Season

Be prepared during hurricane season, which runs until Nov. 30.

One of the most important steps is to create an emergency preparedness kit. This should include basic supplies and other necessities to survive for at least three days during an emergency. You...

Fire Hydrant Testing

The Maitland Fire-Rescue Department is conducting annual fire hydrant testing.  

Testing ensures that each hydrant operates properly during emergencies and identifies any required maintenance. Crews will visit all areas of the city over several we...

Hurricane Season

Be prepared during hurricane season, which runs until Nov. 30. 

One of the most important steps is to create an emergency preparedness kit. This should include basic supplies and other necessities to survive for at least three days during an emerg...

20 Years of Service

The Maitland Fire-Rescue Department recognized Engineer/Paramedic Richard Crandall on Wednesday for 20 years of dedicated service to the community.

Crandall started with the department as a Firefighter/EMT in 2000. He became a Paramedic in 2002. Throughout...

Summer is Grilling Time

Summer is a great time for grilling. Here are some grill safety tips from the Maitland Fire-Rescue Department and the National Fire Protection Association:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed well away fr...

Storm Safety

Severe weather can interrupt local electric service and cause roadway traffic signals to go out.Always remember to stop at intersections where the traffic signals are out. Look in all directions for other approaching vehicles, then cross through the inter...

Prevent Vehicle Burglary

The Maitland Police Department encourages everyone to keep your vehicle safe from burglaries:

• Always lock your vehicle when leaving it – even in front of your home or business.• Do not leave valuables like phones, computers an...

Pedestrian Safety

The City of Maitland is a great place to get out and walk. Here are some pedestrian safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

• Walk on sidewalks.
• If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
• Foll...