Sandspur Road Improvements

The City of Maitland is rebuilding traffic signals at the intersection of Sandspur Road and Maitland Avenue – the next step in long-term plans to improve one of the area’s busiest neighborhood streets.

Preparations will continue next we...

Back to School Collection

The Maitland Police Department is accepting donations for its 5th Annual Back to School Backpack Program.

Help to make sure that local kids have everything they need to start the new school year.  Donations of school supplies will support Maitland...

Emergency Alerts

Be prepared for hurricane season. Sign up to receive emergency notifications from the City of Maitland at www.itsmymaitland.com/notifyme .

Creating an account is quick and easy. Choose to receive text messages and/or e-mail alerts from the city if this are...

Maitland Community Cleanup Days

A team of more than 35 volunteers collected 36 pounds of litter and debris on July 10 from Lake Lily and surrounding areas. Their efforts help to protect Maitland's beautiful natural water bodies from stormwater pollution. The next cleanup event ...

Mohican Sidewalks

City Council members, staff, engineers and guests gathered recently to celebrate the completion of another successful project - nearly a third of a mile of new sidewalk along Mohican Trail between Arapaho Trail and North Thistle Lane.

The project created t...

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...