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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 6, 2023
Special Hearts Farm holding virtual fundraiser

Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Virtual Stars is Dec. 8 through 10 and will benefit Special Hearts Farm.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2023
Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 6, 2023
Christian Brothers Automotive opens in Ocoee

The locally owned, faith-based automotive shop has opened its doors to offer full-service maintenance and repair to cars for residents in Ocoee and surrounding communities.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 5, 2023
Sephora to open in Hamlin

Sephora has officially put up its signage at the same building as Maple Street Biscuit Company and Crumbl Cookies in Horizon West.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 4, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Winter Garden residents packed Dillard and Plant streets Saturday, Dec. 2, to catch a glimpse of the 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Parade.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 4, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Santa’s Coming to Hamlin

This year’s event featured a plethora of holiday fun, including face painting, kids crafts, music, dancing, vendors, food trucks and more.

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  • December 3, 2023
PHOTOS: Light Up Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden hosted its annual Light Up ceremony for thousands of attendees.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 3, 2023
PHOTOS: Santa’s Lane in Oakland

The town of Oakland hosted a fun holiday event Saturday, Dec. 2, in the town center.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 2, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade

The eleventh annual parade was an amazing sight of festive, elaborately decorated golf carts making their way through historic downtown to spread holiday cheer.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 2, 2023
Philanthropy drives food truck business

Chris Manzano, an Ocoee-area resident, started Cluckerz Chicken to help those in need and inspire his young son.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 1, 2023
Winter Garden family ensures a Merry Christmas for others

Patricia, Franklin and Tiberius Bellamy put together an annual toy collection drive to benefit local nonprofit organizations that serve children and families.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 30, 2023
Find out when Santa's coming to your Ocoee neighborhood, tossing candy and spreading holiday cheer

The Ocoee Fire Department's annual Operation Santa event is kicking off on Dec. 5

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 30, 2023
Holiday Makers Market returns to Dr. Phillips on Dec. 2

The holiday market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 30, 2023
Mark Maciel withdraws from city election, endorses Chloe Johnson

District 3 Commissioner Mark A. Maciel has announced his withdrawal from the city of Winter Garden’s general election to support and endorse a new candidate for his position: Chloe Johnson.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 30, 2023
Brooks Rehabilitation opens new Ocoee location

The new location is the organization's 14th Central Florida outpatient clinic.

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