Maitland Earns Solar Award

The Maitland City Council recently recognized the Community Development Department's efforts to earn a SolSmart Silver designation for promoting solar energy. 

Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, SolS...

Drive Safely

The Maitland Police Department encourages all motorists to drive with extra caution during all the rainy weather predicted each day this week. 

Driving in the rain requires more patience, time and distance to properly react to other traffic. It is...

Down the Drain

Think about what you put down the drain.

Many common household items can clog your plumbing and damage the municipal wastewater system. That often leads to sewage backups and costly repairs.

The City of Maitland maintains 50 miles of pipeline with more than...

Online Permitting

The Maitland Community Development Department provides the speed and convenience of online permitting services. Submit permit applications and plans, track inspections, search records and make payments. Submittals can be reviewed and approved without the ...

Thanksgiving Holiday

Maitland City Hall will close Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30.

Curbside garbage and recycling will not be collected Thursday, Nov. 26. Recycling is rescheduled on Saturday, Nov. 2...

Maitland Wastewater Improvements

Construction will begin next month to install more than a mile of city wastewater pipeline east of Orlando Avenue.

The 11-month project will use directional boring to install pipeline up to 10 feet below the ground surface utilizing different digging locat...

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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...

School Safety Zones

The Maitland Police Department encourages all drivers to use extra caution when driving through school safety zones. The city includes seven public and private schools. Here are some tips from AARP: 

•    Adjust...

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...

Don't Drink and Drive

The Maitland Police Department encourages everyone to drive safely this weekend.

Across the country, more than 800 people died in crashes involving drunk drivers during the Fourth of July holiday period from 2014 to 2018.

Driving while impaired puts you, yo...

Welcome to Our New Website

The Maitland Police Department is proud to introduce our new website - an important source of information and services. We encourage you to subscribe for public safety announcements and emergency alerts using the helpful Notify Me feature.