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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 15, 2026
Orange County mayor appoints members to TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force

Mayor Jerry L. Demings appointed 30 members to the task force, in addition to two co-chairs.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 15, 2026
North Lakewood Avenue construction causes portion of Security Circle to close

The city of Ocoee announced a portion of Security Circle will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, through Friday, July 17.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • July 15, 2026
DNA Productions hosting open house for Winter Garden's Garden Theatre

The open house will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at 160 W. Plant Street.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • July 15, 2026
1939-2026: Chief Ronald D. Strosnider Sr. protected Ocoee for 50 years

Strosnider Sr. began his career with the Ocoee Fire Department as a volunteer. He rose to the rank of chief and served in that role for 24 years.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 14, 2026
Entertainment venue Level99 now open at Disney Springs

Level99, a new, hands-on, interactive entertainment venue for teens and adults now is open at Disney Springs.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 14, 2026
Fire in Horizon West apartments displaces families

A July 5 fire at Horizon West’s Buena Vista Place Apartments has left some residents without a home.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2026
Winter Garden commission considers business tax increase

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance that would increase the local business tax rates by 5%.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2026
Ocoee contemplates canceling 2026 Music Fest

As the city braces for potential impacts from property tax changes, leaders are considering postponing the popular event.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 14, 2026
Dr. Phillips Charities opens applications for Legacy Microgrant Program

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Aug. 7.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 14, 2026
Off-duty OCSO deputy accidentally shoots own child while cleaning gun

The deputy, Austin Ritchey, was at his Winter Garden home when a single round was fired as he cleaned his gun, striking his child.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 13, 2026
Tacos My Guey is coming to Winter Garden

The new location will be located at 1025 S. Dillard St.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 13, 2026
Polka Dotz to reopen at new location

The boutique has relocated to 31 S. Main St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 13, 2026
Phở Bar Vietnamese Kitchen opens at Dellagio Town Center

The Vietnamese kitchen is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays at 7988 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 100, Orlando.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 13, 2026
Rock 'N Rev updates its business hours

The bar and grill now will be closed on Mondays.

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  • July 9, 2026
39-year-old woman missing, possibly staying in the Ocoee area

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking residents for help to located Mandy Roberts, 39, who might be in the Ocoee area.

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