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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden expands Golf Cart District

The city also approved an ordinance regulating the operation of electric bicycles, motorized scooters and wheeled devices on the city’s streets, trails and sidewalks.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • January 13, 2026
The City of Ocoee's centennial year closes, changes gears to 2026

During its State of the City, Ocoee highlighted upcoming projects that will shape the future for its next 100 years and improvements for residents’ quality of life.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden to host community meeting on Johns Lake Urban Village Planned Unit Development

The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the cafeteria of SunRidge Middle School, 14955 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 13, 2026
Matthew's Hope to open as cold weather shelter for third time

The homeless ministry is asking for help with cots, clothes and food.

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    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 13, 2026
ONP's opossum ambassador crosses Rainbow Bridge

The Oakland Nature Preserve announced Pepper's passing on Facebook.

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    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • January 13, 2026
Town of Windermere faces multiple road closures

The town announced multiple road closures from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Multi-vehicle crash near Windermere High sends two to hospital

The crash occurred at approximately 6:43 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, on Summerport Village Parkway and Winter Garden Vineload Road in Windermere.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Windermere residents under precautionary boil water advisory

Residents on West Second Avenue and Pine Street are under the advisory from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Windermere to welcome new mayor, council member

Andy Williams will be the next mayor of Windermere with CT Allen taking his seat on Windermere Town Council.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 9, 2026
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital ER earns award

The emergency room received the 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 8, 2026
Apopka mayor sues opposing candidate to remove her from mayoral race

Mayor Bryan Nelson is suing Commissioner Christine Moore to get her off the March ballot, claiming she hasn't met the residency requirements to run.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
Boathouse at Disney Springs files motion to dismiss negligence case against it

The restaurant is facing a lawsuit after a man died from severe hypoxia and cardiopulmonary arrest after choking on a piece of steak.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Horizon West's newest elementary school

A new Horizon West elementary school to open in August to alleviate nearby Panther Lake and Water Spring elementary schools.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Property tax reforms and its possible impacts

The state has been working on multiple proposals regarding property tax relief. These proposals will be voted on during November’s general election as they are approved by the state Legislature.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
Ocoee caregiver arrested for attempted murder

Journey Mikah Powell, 22, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 3, after Ocoee police received a call regarding a shooting at 2291 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee.

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