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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 21, 2025
Ocoee couple accused of battery on teens

The occurrence happened Saturday, Oct. 18 at Valerie Rose Way and Douglas Edward Drive while teens rode their e-bikes.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 20, 2025
Halloween pet costume contest coming to Crooked Can

Nonprofit Our Cause 4 Paws Rescue is hosting a Halloween pet costume from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Crooked Can Brewing Co., at 426 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden.

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  • October 20, 2025
West Orange County schools recognized as Schools of Excellence

West Orange County had 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and one high school were deemed Schools of Excellence.

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  • October 20, 2025
Ocoee pastor accused of forging former church member's life insurance policy

Pastor Gary Wheeler of Changing Your World Church in Ocoee and Katrina Ann Phillips, a licensed insurance agent, are facing felony charges for alleged fraud.

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  • October 16, 2025
Body found at Contemporary Resort near Disney; apparent suicide

A woman's body was found near Walt Disney World Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Orange County Sheriff's Office claims it was suicide.

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  • October 16, 2025
Ocoee to host girls golf day inspired by Harry Potter

The Girls Golf First Tee of Central Florida are hosting an afternoon of fun filled with magic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Forest Lake Golf Club.

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  • October 16, 2025
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital upgrades nearly 300 beds

New mattresses and technology will make patients' stays more comfortable.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 16, 2025
Oktoberfest brewing at Crooked Can

Crooked Can Brewing Co. is bringing back the biggest Oktoberfest in Central Florida for three days full of beer, food and entertainment as well as a new VIP area.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 16, 2025
Haunted house becomes tradition in Bay Hill

For 17 years, Matthew and Amy Allen have turned their home into a haunted house that has become a community tradition while raising money for causes like a kindness campaign.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 15, 2025
Orange County set on new district map

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted on a new map during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14 to expand districts from six to eight.

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  • October 15, 2025
Fees finalized for Winter Garden Cemetery

The Winter Garden City Commission approved a resolution and ordinance as the cemetery’s expansion nears completion.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2025
Duke Energy Florida launches energy program in Winter Garden

There are more than 2,200 Winter Garden customers eligible for the Neighborhood Energy Saver Program.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2025
Ocoee breaks ground on law enforcement training facility

The City of Ocoee Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility will meet Central Florida police departments’ growing need for a 24/7 training facility.

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  • October 14, 2025
Element by Shangri-La to celebrate Diwali

The home decor and furnishing company will celebrate Diwali from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12802 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.

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  • October 14, 2025
Gymnastics USA to host Halloween bash

The event will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at 1375 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.

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