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  • March 16, 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort sued over alleged opioid overdose

The mother of a 2-year-old boy is suing the resort after her child became unresponsive and lost consciousness when he found a spoon under the room's kitchen cabinet and put it in his mouth.

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  • March 14, 2026
Divine Wellness searches for a new home after rent increase

The wellness center has until Wednesday, April 1, at its current location 33 S. Main St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 13, 2026
New Vascular Access Program at Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital

The new program provides access to lifesaving dialysis care for Central Florida communities.

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  • March 13, 2026
Teen left injured after hit-and-run in Ocoee

Ryan, 13, was hit by a truck Friday, March 6. The driver, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Vasquez, 49, fled the scene.

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  • March 13, 2026
Abbott’s Frozen Custard in Hamlin is closing after seven years

After seven years, Abbott’s Frozen Custard is closing its Hamlin shop by Saturday, March 21.

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  • March 12, 2026
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute adds West Orange County surgeons to staff

Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Kevin Cox, Dr. Jose Torres and Dr. Jacob Cox are joining Orlando Health.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 11, 2026
New dance studio coming to Hamlin

District Dance Co. announced it will be bringing a dance studio to Hamlin soon.

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  • March 11, 2026
New Chair of MetroPlan Orlando elected

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson was elected to lead the regional transportation planning organization.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2026
New Horizon West elementary school has a name

Ovation Elementary School is the name for the new school, which will open in August.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2026
Residents needed for new District 1 Leadership Council

Commissioner Nicole Wilson is launching a new advisory council and is looking for residents to serve on it.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 11, 2026
Couple opens Play Street Museum in Winter Garden

The museum was designed to be an interactive and educational play space.

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  • March 11, 2026
Orlando Health opens first-of-its-kind clinic at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

The new clinic offers colorectal and urogynecology treatments.

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  • March 11, 2026
Fostering creativity through children's books

Windermere’s Megan Morris wrote “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” teaching kids to have fun while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

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  • March 11, 2026
Ocoee recognizes Black History Month essay contest winners

The 2026 Black History Month essay winners were named at the Ocoee City Commission meeting Tuesday, March 3.

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  • March 10, 2026
McMullen wins reelection to Oakland commission

Joseph McMullen has served on the Oakland Town Commission since 2006.

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