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  • February 4, 2026
Orange County Mayor debates suing federal government

Jerry Demings said the federal government is putting a burden on local governments by failing to adequately compensate them for costs associated with housing ICE detainees.

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  • February 4, 2026
The City of Ocoee opens its 21st Annual Black History Month Essay Contest

The essay contest is open to fifth-grade students at schools in Ocoee.

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  • Justice Covert
  • February 4, 2026
West Orange Dream Center welcomes new executive director

Julia Martinez had prayed for a decade to return to doing what she loved.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Horizon West teen with cancer inspires 5K

Savannah Emery's acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis and treatments have sparked a desire for her family to help children just like her.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Boys & Girls Club to open Winter Garden branch in August

After two years of construction, the Boys & Girls Club’s new branch will open in August at 459 Ninth St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Oakland commissioners approve $55 million on-site sewage treatment plan

The plan for remediation is required by the state. Oakland’s plans will take place over the next two decades.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Matthew's Hope hosts karaoke during emergency shelter

MissingLink Entertainment brought its karaoke machine Sunday, Feb. 1, to entertain the homeless.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Orlando Magic Guard to make appearance at Planet Fitness

The event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Planet Fitness Ocoee, 10908 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 3, 2026
Florida moving to English-only driver’s license exams

Starting Friday, Feb. 6, Florida will require all driver’s license exams to be taken in English.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
The Healy Clinic now at new spot

The clinic now is located at 730 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 3, 2026
Johns Lake Conservation Area now open

The nature preserve is located at 880 Avalon Road, Winter Garden.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 2, 2026
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital celebrates fifth anniversary

Staff celebrated five years of serving the community Friday, Jan. 30.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 2, 2026
Road closures expected in downtown Windermere

There will be road closures on Seventh and Eighth avenues and Butler and Bessie streets from Monday, Feb. 2, through Friday, Feb. 6.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 1, 2026
All OCPS schools to open Feb. 2 except Summerlake Elementary

Summerlake Elementary School will be closed due to facility issues caused by the recent extreme cold.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 30, 2026
Matthew's Hope in urgent need as cold weather approaches

The Winter Garden nonprofit is looking for volunteers and donations.

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