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  • By Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2026
Central Florida news organizations urge OCPS to revise media policy

The Observer is one of several media outlets that believes the existing policy threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected speech.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 11, 2026
Oakland Police Department asks for help identifying suspect

The suspect is a person of interest in recent vandalisms in the town.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 11, 2026
Orange County issues burn ban

The burn ban will automatically lift after the drought index falls below 500 for seven consecutive days.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Oakland police continues search for missing adult

A search was conducted Tuesday, June 9, for Tyler Green, last seen in Oakland in 2020.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District offering skilled trades scholarships

Applications now are open to apply for the scholarship.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Phase 1B of Horizon West Regional Park to break ground

The groundbreaking will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 18, at Horizon West Regional Park.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
FAMILIAR FACES: Color Me Mine's Nedy Trent

The Horizon West resident, owner of Color Me Mine on Stoneybrook West Parkway, also served in the U.S. Navy.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Teen takes initiative, builds first butterfly garden in Windermere

Carmella Duell, 16, built a butterfly garden at Palmer Park to attract and help monarch butterflies from going extinct.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Troop 210 scouts achieve Eagle Scout rank

Three scouts from Winter Garden achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and received their Eagle Scout badges after years of hard work.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 10, 2026
Mayor Jerry Demings gives final State of the County address

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held his last State of the County Friday, June 5, at the Orange County Convention Center’s Linda W. Chapin Theater.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • June 9, 2026
Ocoee leaders shed light on tax reform's effects on local services

Ocoee commissioners emphasized the importance of the public staying informed with the decision they will make on November’s ballots.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 9, 2026
Nail technician in Oakland embraces community service

Winter Garden resident and Polished Artistry Co. owner Omairis Santiago makes sure every client is happy, safe and satisfied.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 9, 2026
Winter Garden sergeant arrested for stalking

Bryan Stubbs, sergeant at WGPD, was arrested after the Apopka Police Department conducted an investigation on him.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • June 9, 2026
Eight Waves' families receive bike donations

A construction and development company donated more than 50 bikes for the Eight Waves nonprofit.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 8, 2026
Shepherd's Hope offers free sports and school physicals

The nonprofit is partnering with Nemours Children's Health and Who We Play For to provide physicals for uninsured youth ages 18 and younger.

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