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  • December 12, 2025
Town of Windermere appeals court's boathouse decision

A circuit judge ruled on a legal battle lasting three years, but the town is appealing the decision.

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  • December 9, 2025
HW resident creates campaign for mandatory e-bike education

Linda Sibley has started a petition asking Orange County officials to make change regarding e-bikes and mopeds.

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  • December 9, 2025
Special Hearts Farm acquires its forever home

Special Hearts Farm has acquired 19 acres at 4151 Avalon Road in Horizon West.

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  • December 9, 2025
Disney valet employee arrested after stealing guest's checkbook

Mason Reid Henrichsen, 21, is now facing charges of grand theft by fraud and forgery of a check.

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  • December 8, 2025
Road closures scheduled in Windermere

Construction will be taking place on Bessie Street, East Boulevard and Eighth and Ninth avenues Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2025
Dunkin' set to re-open in Lake Buena Vista

The store is celebrating with a free giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12236 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando.

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  • December 4, 2025
Orange County denies Orlando Surf Park in Horizon West

The surf park hopes to be located in Horizon West, though it must fix its plans before moving forward with the project.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • December 4, 2025
Windermere gets ready for first Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere.

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  • December 4, 2025
Horizon West Church finds forever home

The church hopes the first phase will be open in time for Easter 2027.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • December 3, 2025
Cost-share partnership protects Southern Hill Farms' plants

Through the St. Johns Agricultural Cost-Share Program, Southern Hill Farms has added advanced technology to save water and its plants.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • December 2, 2025
Santa Claus is coming to Hamlin

Hamlin is hosting Christmas at Hamlin-A Festival of Traditions from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden.

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  • Michael Eng
  • December 2, 2025
Jag Cantina closes near Windermere

The upscale Mexican restaurant is the latest business to fall at the building located at 8965 Conroy Windermere Road, Orlando.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • December 2, 2025
New Shake Shack to come to Dr. Phillips

It is currently in the works at 7800 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 300, Orlando.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 1, 2025
Orange County to discuss new e-bikes, e-scooters safety requirements

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is set to discuss the potential implementation of new safety requirements during its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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  • December 1, 2025
Road work to take place in Windermere

Construction will occur on Butler Street and 7th Avenue from Monday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 5.

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