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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 16, 2026
Meet Commissioner Nicole Wilson in Windermere

The Orange County Board of County Commission member is hosting in-person office hours from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Town Hall.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 16, 2026
Windermere to experience road closures

Several roads throughout downtown Windermere could experience closures through Friday, Feb. 20.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2026
Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program applications available

The grant program assists residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2026
Traffic signal for Schofield and Avalon roads in Horizon West nears completion

The project includes three new signal mast arm assemblies expected to be complete in March.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2026
Winter Garden warns of scam

The scam involved false city Planning and Zoning invoices requesting a wire transfer.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Office arrests teen in Horizon West

A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 14-year-old who was riding an electric bicycle when the teen fled from the stop.

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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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    By
  • 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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