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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Horizon West's newest elementary school

A new Horizon West elementary school to open in August to alleviate nearby Panther Lake and Water Spring elementary schools.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Property tax reforms and its possible impacts

The state has been working on multiple proposals regarding property tax relief. These proposals will be voted on during November’s general election as they are approved by the state Legislature.

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  • January 7, 2026
Ocoee caregiver arrested for attempted murder

Journey Mikah Powell, 22, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 3, after Ocoee police received a call regarding a shooting at 2291 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Service is Jerry Demings' purpose

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has spent more than 40 years of his life serving the community, his faith paving every step of the way.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Spiritual awakening

According to a September 2025 study, adults in the Gen Z population are attending church more regularly than Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: The fight for free thought

How Horizon High School teacher William Loggans became the poster child for independent thought in public education.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • January 6, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Ocoee paving the way for a sportier future

From Forest Lake Golf Club to Vasant Sports’ pickleball facility to The Dynasty, the city of Ocoee is positioning itself as Central Florida’s sports mecca.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 6, 2026
Oakland Nature Preserve to host Freshwater Systems course

The preserve will host a Freshwater Systems Master Naturalist Course for six consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, Jan. 16.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 6, 2026
Dr. Phillips football player shot dead

Raylin Harrison, 16, was shot and killed Sunday, Dec. 28 in Holden Heights.

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  • January 6, 2026
Italian Garden Pizzeria now is closed

The pizza place located at 13770 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, announced its closure Wednesday, Dec. 31. A new pizzeria, Giovanny’s, will be taking over.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 5, 2026
Construction to cause temporary closures in Windermere

Butler Street and Seventh Avenue will experience temporary daytime closures Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9.

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  • Michael Eng
  • January 5, 2026
BREAKING: Windermere mayor won’t seek reelection

Jim O’Brien announced will be ending his time of elected service for the town of Windermere.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 5, 2026
City of Ocoee to host 2026 State of the City

The video presentation will be at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, before the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting.

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  • January 5, 2026
2025 Year in Photos

We’ve collected some of our favorite images from 2025. Relive and remember the year in our exclusive Year in Photos.

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  • January 2, 2026
2025 Year in Photos: December

Enjoy some of our favorite images published December 2025.

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