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Leticia Silva
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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Leticia Silva
February 20, 2026

Dead fish surface at Newton Park

Multiple tilapia fish were found dead along Lake Apopka's shoreline at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden, due to cold weather.

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Leticia Silva
February 19, 2026

Williams Holiday House resolves code enforcement issues

The holiday house owners announced many issues have been positively resolved.

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Leticia Silva
February 19, 2026

Ruby and Rust to close doors by end of the month

The Winter Garden houseplant boutique has announced it will be closing its doors by the end of February.

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Liz Ramos
February 19, 2026

Matthew's Hope receives matching donation

An anonymous donor has made up to $35,000 in matching money available to help replace funds the nonprofit used to operate its freeze warning emergency shelters.

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Liz Ramos
February 19, 2026

Orlando Health — Health Central to expand cardiology services

Advanced electrophysiology and arrhythmia care will be available in the spring.

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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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Justice Covert
February 18, 2026

AdventHealth Winter Garden CEO leads growth with patient perspective

With a new CEO, AdventHealth Winter Garden sees two expansion projects totaling $188.2 million near completion.

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Liz Ramos
February 18, 2026

Winter Garden leaders approve higher rates for farmers market vendors

The Winter Garden City Commission also approved three site plans and learned of the potential impacts property tax reform could have on the city.

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Liz Ramos
February 18, 2026

The Unsolved: Ocoee PD closes oldest cold case in department history

Retired detective Michelle Grogan worked with the Clermont Police Department and other agencies to identify the remains of Ernest Joe Manzanares.

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Liz Ramos
February 18, 2026

Annual Winter Garden Musical Fest returns

It takes about 40 city employees and 260 volunteers to pull off Winter Garden’s annual Music Fest. The 12-hour concert festival returns Saturday, Feb. 21.