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  • February 20, 2026
Windermere Police Department gets reaccredited

Police Chief David Ogden took to social media to celebrate the department’s accomplishment.

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  • February 20, 2026
Orange County plans warming centers as cold front approaches

Orange County is closely monitoring the weather as temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees early next week.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Outback Steakhouse in Hamlin to open soon

The restaurant will host a grand opening at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 19, 2026
Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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  • February 18, 2026
Windermere boathouse controversy continues

The town of Windermere heads into boathouse mediation Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Windermere Town Council has approved a resolution for a law firm to assess the viability of the appeal.

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  • February 16, 2026
Meet Commissioner Nicole Wilson in Windermere

The Orange County Board of County Commission member is hosting in-person office hours from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Town Hall.

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  • February 16, 2026
Windermere to experience road closures

Several roads throughout downtown Windermere could experience closures through Friday, Feb. 20.

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  • February 12, 2026
Traffic signal for Schofield and Avalon roads in Horizon West nears completion

The project includes three new signal mast arm assemblies expected to be complete in March.

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  • February 12, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Office arrests teen in Horizon West

A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 14-year-old who was riding an electric bicycle when the teen fled from the stop.

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  • February 11, 2026
Frigid temperatures hit Southern Hill Farms hard

The community is rallying behind the local farm as Southern Hill Farms rebuilds after the streak of cold weather took out acres of crops just before peak season.

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  • February 11, 2026
What should the new Horizon West elementary school be named?

The list has been narrowed to three options. Vote for your favorite.

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  • February 9, 2026
FIT AS FIRE soon to open in Hamlin

FIT AS FIRE is a reformer and hot mat pilates studio opening Friday, Feb. 27, at 16406 New Independence Parkway, Suite 110, Winter Garden.

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  • February 9, 2026
Vines by H. now is open at Restaurant Row

The restaurant is open from 4 to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 4 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and is located at 7533 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.

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  • February 9, 2026
Windermere announces road closures

Butler Street and Seventh Avenue will have daytime closures Monday, Feb. 9, through Friday, Feb. 13.

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  • February 6, 2026
Foundation Academy announces new president

Dr. Jeff Lawrence will be the new president. He previously served as the director of spiritual development.

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