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News | All

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 26, 2024
Orange County mayor provides Hurricane Helene updates

Major Jerry L. Demings hosted a press conference with representatives from the county, OUC and Duke Energy, and OCPS.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 26, 2024
OCPS schools will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27

Based on current Hurricane Helene forecasts, district officials announced schools will reopen for classes tomorrow.

  • Hurricane
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 26, 2024
Thousands of Duke workers ready to respond to power outages

Duke Energy anticipates widespread damage, extended outages; encourages customers to prioritize safety.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 26, 2024
New businesses open in Tri-Center Shopping Center in Winter Garden

Superior Floors has now opened, and a new business relating to nails and lashes also is under construction in the plaza.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 26, 2024
Special Hearts Farm project clears hurdle

The proposed project in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement has been a strong point of contention since the initial community meeting held in May.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 26, 2024
Orange County Government provides updates for hurricane preparation

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings provides updates on Hurricane Helene and the county's response including schools, sandbags, garbage pickup, shelters, power outages and government closures.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 26, 2024
Town of Oakland provides hurricane update, preparations

Oakland declares state of local emergency to facilitate staff's response to public safety matters as Hurricane Helene intensifies.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 25, 2024
Windermere braces for hurricane impacts

Town representatives say high water levels are already a concern, and additional rainfall may worsen the situation.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 25, 2024
City of Winter Garden prepares for hurricane Helene

Winter Garden City Hall and city offices will be closed Sept. 26. The city expects to reopen Sept. 27 for normal operating hours.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 25, 2024
Ocoee releases hurricane updates for city

Ocoee City Hall and all administrative offices will be closed Sept. 26 due to hurricane Helene.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes
  • September 25, 2024
OCLS branches to close ahead of hurricane Helene impacts

All library branches and book drops will be closed beginning Sept. 26. OCLS plans to reopen Sept. 27 for normal business hours, conditions permitting.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 25, 2024
Winter Garden Burger King completes renovations

The old building has been replaced with a new 3,349-square-foot building with an expanded drive-thru.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 25, 2024
Winter Garden Squeeze GM Adam Bates to train umpires for Dubai Little League

From Sept. 26-29, Bates will be in the United Arab Emirates training new umpires for the Dubai Little League umpire clinic.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 24, 2024
OCPS schools to close Thursday due to Tropical Storm Helene

Orange County Public Schools representatives have announced schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 24, 2024
Crash slows traffic in Ocoee

The Ocoee Police Department currently is working a traffic crash at Clarcona Ocoee and Clarke roads.

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