ORLANDO, Fla. — A new Orange County ordinance could put an end to the nuisances in an Orlando neighborhood. Nearly every day for a year, homeowners have endured fireworks launched by a single, unidentified neighbor.
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Despite repeated 911 calls, law enforcement said there was nothing they could do, unless the officers saw the fireworks being launched firsthand. But as Orange County officials consider a new ordinance specifically aimed at regulating non-holiday fireworks, that neighborhood may be getting some much-needed peace and quiet.
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The new ordinance, if passed, would limit amateur fireworks launches to Independence Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, unless a permit is issued. A $100 fine will be issued for the first offence, $200 for the second, and $500 for every additional offence, alongside mandatory court appearance.
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There is no definitive timeline on when (or if) Orange County law enforcement will begin, should the ordinance pass through the County Commission.
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