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  • March 16, 2026
Obituary: Frank Bynum Merritt Jr.

Frank Bynum Merritt Jr., 89 years old, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2026.

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  • March 16, 2026
Obituary: James Thomas Russell

James Thomas Russell, 78, died peacefully on Feb. 21, 2026.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 15, 2026
PHOTOS: Home State Brewing Company’s 2026 St. Paddy’s Party

Home State Brewing Company kicked off the Irish celebration in Horizon West.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 15, 2026
PHOTOS: 2026 Crooked Can’s Celtic Fest

Winter Garden sprung into the Irish spirit in the annual festival Friday, March 13, to Sunday, March 15.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 14, 2026
PHOTOS: 2026 Ocoee’s St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The community tapped into the leprechaun spirit Friday, March 13, at Ocoee's St. Paddy's party.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 14, 2026
Divine Wellness searches for a new home after rent increase

The wellness center has until Wednesday, April 1, at its current location 33 S. Main St., Winter Garden.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 13, 2026
New Vascular Access Program at Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital

The new program provides access to lifesaving dialysis care for Central Florida communities.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 13, 2026
Teen left injured after hit-and-run in Ocoee

Ryan, 13, was hit by a truck Friday, March 6. The driver, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Vasquez, 49, fled the scene.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 13, 2026
Abbott’s Frozen Custard in Hamlin is closing after seven years

After seven years, Abbott’s Frozen Custard is closing its Hamlin shop by Saturday, March 21.

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  • Michael Eng
  • March 13, 2026
Here's how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee and Horizon West

As luck would have it, there are five ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend.

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  • March 13, 2026
Twinwaters estate tops Winter Garden home sales from March 2 to 8

The home at 16689 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, sold March 6, for $2,175,000.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 12, 2026
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute adds West Orange County surgeons to staff

Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Kevin Cox, Dr. Jose Torres and Dr. Jacob Cox are joining Orlando Health.

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  • Michael Eng
  • March 12, 2026
Sawyer Shores estate tops Windermere home sales from March 2 to 8

The home at 6564 Lagoon St., Windermere, sold March 6, for $1,830,000.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • March 11, 2026
New dance studio coming to Hamlin

District Dance Co. announced it will be bringing a dance studio to Hamlin soon.

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  • March 11, 2026
New Chair of MetroPlan Orlando elected

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson was elected to lead the regional transportation planning organization.

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