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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 12, 2026
1931-2026: Anne Bailey built community through local newspaper

Anne and George Bailey bought The Winter Garden Times in 1970 and shared the ins and outs of small-town living for 44 years.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 11, 2026
Oakland’s deadline is approaching to request a vote-by-mail ballot

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Thursday, Feb. 26.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
Central Florida Diaper Bank receives four-month supply from Huggies

The Winter Garden-based bank has served local families for more than 30 years.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Oakland Town Commission

Joseph McMullen and Anne Fulton are vying for the District 4 seat on the Oakland Town Commission.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Joseph McMullen, Oakland Town Commission District 4

Incumbent Joseph McMullen will face Anne Fulton in the race for the Oakland Town Commission District 4 seat.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Anne Fulton, Oakland Town Commission District 4

Anne Fulton is facing incumbent Joseph McMullen for the Oakland Town Commission District 4 seat.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 11, 2026
Ocoee moves forward with a clearer code enforcement structure

Ocoee City Commissioners unanimously motioned to move forward with implementing stricter code enforcement violations to ensure cleanliness of the city.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2026
Frigid temperatures hit Southern Hill Farms hard

The community is rallying behind the local farm as Southern Hill Farms rebuilds after the streak of cold weather took out acres of crops just before peak season.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2026
What should the new Horizon West elementary school be named?

The list has been narrowed to three options. Vote for your favorite.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 10, 2026
West Orange high schoolers learn CPR from firefighters

Winter Garden Professional Firefighters Local 4947 taught CPR at West Orange Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 9, 2026
FIT AS FIRE soon to open in Hamlin

FIT AS FIRE is a reformer and hot mat pilates studio opening Friday, Feb. 27, at 16406 New Independence Parkway, Suite 110, Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 9, 2026
Vines by H. now is open at Restaurant Row

The restaurant is open from 4 to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 4 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and is located at 7533 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 9, 2026
Two people found dead in Apopka store

The Apopka Police Department is investigating after finding two dead inside Griffin's General Store Friday, Feb. 6.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 9, 2026
Windermere announces road closures

Butler Street and Seventh Avenue will have daytime closures Monday, Feb. 9, through Friday, Feb. 13.

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  • February 9, 2026
Ocoee PD warns of scam

The scam entails residents receiving text messages claiming to be official speeding violation notices.

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