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  • December 18, 2025
County approves nearly $800,000 in funds for Matthew’s Hope bus

Matthew’s Hope Ministries hopes to have the bus up and running by mid-2026.

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Motley appointed to spot on Oakland commission

Yumeko LaTrese Motley will take the spot formerly occupied by Commissioner Sal Ramos, who is stepping down.

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6-year-old boy struck by car on Reams Road

Florida Highway Patrol said the boy is in critical condition. The accident took place Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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  • December 17, 2025
Towne Square in Ocoee sells for $18.1 million

The 126,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center is located at 11029 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee.

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  • December 17, 2025
Winter Garden considers ordinance establishing e-bikes rules

The ordinance would create rules for e-bikes, motorized scooters and wheeled devices to ensure everyone's safety.

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  • December 16, 2025
Florida officials clarify license plate frame rules

The Florida Statute 320.262 allows most license plate frames, but prohibits covers.

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  • December 16, 2025
McDonald’s opens in Horizon West

The fast-food joint is located at 16030 Solaire St., Winter Garden.

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  • December 16, 2025
Fire Station 32 moves into permanent home

The new station is located at 13826 Luna Harvest Ave., Winter Garden.

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  • December 15, 2025
Winter Garden resident dies in crash

A 30-year-old male died after being transported to Advent Health Apopka following a crash on State Road 429 approaching Ocoee Apopka Road Monday, Dec. 15.

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  • December 15, 2025
Ocoee woman faces child abuse charges

Taylor Dorsey, 33, is accused of sharing sexually-explicit videos of a 13-year-old girl.

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  • December 15, 2025
Teen faces sexual battery charges

Rafael O’Reilly Lerner, of Dr. Phillips, is facing multiple charges.

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  • December 15, 2025
One dead after crash on State Road 429 in Winter Garden

A car crash south of Winter Garden Vineland Road early Monday, Dec. 15, left one person dead and another in the hospital.

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  • December 13, 2025
Vehicle flips on State Road 429

A crash occurred on State Road 429, causing a right lane blockage.

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  • December 12, 2025
Tucker Ranch wins national award

While still under construction, Tucker Ranch Park addition wins 2025 American Architecture Award.

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  • December 12, 2025
Town of Windermere appeals court's boathouse decision

A circuit judge ruled on a legal battle lasting three years, but the town is appealing the decision.

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