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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 23, 2026
Town of Windermere faces road closures

Several roads throughout downtown Windermere could experience closures through Friday, Feb. 27.

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  • February 23, 2026
Property purchases signal major changes to downtown Winter Garden

One individual — James Larweth — has spent more than $40 million since 2015 to buy 36 residential and commercial properties — all in downtown Winter Garden. No one knows his plans.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 20, 2026
Windermere Police Department gets reaccredited

Police Chief David Ogden took to social media to celebrate the department’s accomplishment.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 20, 2026
Orange County plans warming centers as cold front approaches

Orange County is closely monitoring the weather as temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees early next week.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 20, 2026
Dead fish surface at Newton Park

Multiple tilapia fish were found dead along Lake Apopka's shoreline at Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden, due to cold weather.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 19, 2026
Williams Holiday House resolves code enforcement issues

The holiday house owners announced many issues have been positively resolved.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 19, 2026
Ruby and Rust to close doors by end of the month

The Winter Garden houseplant boutique has announced it will be closing its doors by the end of February.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Matthew's Hope receives matching donation

An anonymous donor has made up to $35,000 in matching money available to help replace funds the nonprofit used to operate its freeze warning emergency shelters.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Orlando Health — Health Central to expand cardiology services

Advanced electrophysiology and arrhythmia care will be available in the spring.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Outback Steakhouse in Hamlin to open soon

The restaurant will host a grand opening at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 19, 2026
Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2026
Windermere boathouse controversy continues

The town of Windermere heads into boathouse mediation Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Windermere Town Council has approved a resolution for a law firm to assess the viability of the appeal.

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  • Justice Covert
  • February 18, 2026
AdventHealth Winter Garden CEO leads growth with patient perspective

With a new CEO, AdventHealth Winter Garden sees two expansion projects totaling $188.2 million near completion.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2026
Winter Garden leaders approve higher rates for farmers market vendors

The Winter Garden City Commission also approved three site plans and learned of the potential impacts property tax reform could have on the city.

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  • February 18, 2026
The Unsolved: Ocoee PD closes oldest cold case in department history

Retired detective Michelle Grogan worked with the Clermont Police Department and other agencies to identify the remains of Ernest Joe Manzanares.

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