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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 9, 2026
Deputies transported to hospital for smoke inhalation after house fire in Dr. Phillips

Two Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies were sent to the hospital to be evaluated after inhaling smoke during a house fire Thursday, July 9, in Dr. Phillips.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 9, 2026
Florida candidates to stump at 2026 West Orange Chamber Hob Nob

This event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
Winter Garden House of Jerky now open

The jerky spot now is open at 27 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
Eight Waves in need of new van

The nonprofit announced its van currently broke down beyond repair, and now is asking for the community's help.

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    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
Former dance teacher-student duo to open studio in Horizon West

Cariliz Berrios, 26, is opening a new dance company in Horizon West with the help of her childhood dance teacher.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
Oakland resident transforms backyard into private Sniffspot dog park

Oakland resident Melanie Charles is renting her backyard through Sniffspot for dog owners to allow their furry friends to run freely, sniff and play in a safe environment.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
West Orange Venezuelans grieve after deadly earthquakes

Venezuela was hit with two major earthquakes Friday, June 24, followed by more than 900 aftershocks. Local Venezuelans are struggling to communicate with family and friends.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 8, 2026
Horizon West student wins national invention contest for hearing loss

Roy Zheng, 9, was the only contestant in the U.S. to win IDEASforEARS, a global invention contest encouraging children to think creatively to improve the lives of those with hearing loss.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2026
Construction continues in downtown Windermere

Bessie Street, East Boulevard and Eighth and Ninth Avenues will be under construction Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2026
North Lakewood Avenue to be under construction in Ocoee

The underground utility work will begin Monday, July 13, and continue through the end of summer 2027 for Phase I.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2026
Cilantro moves to Dillard Street in Winter Garden

The Indian restaurant has moved inside Mirchi Indian Street Food at 1021 S. Dillard St.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 7, 2026
Horizon West Theater Co. to host drop-in dance workshops

The workshops are available from anyone 7 years old and older.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 7, 2026
Ocoee officers recognized for decades of service

Two Ocoee Police Department employees were recognized for serving the city for 20 and 30 years.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 7, 2026
Fire at Horizon West apartments leaves residents displaced

The fire took place Sunday at Buena Vista Place Apartments, 8825 Buena Place, Windermere.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • July 6, 2026
Back-to-school fair to take place at West Orange High School

The back-to-school fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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