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Liz Ramos
March 31, 2026

Traffic signal for Schofield and Avalon roads now is operational

The traffic signal will allow for adjusted signal timing throughout the day.

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Leticia Silva
March 30, 2026

Windermere to experience more road projects

The town will experience daytime road closures from Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3.

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Liz Ramos
March 27, 2026

CFX to close State Road 429 ramp for two nights

The southbound S.R. 429 ramp to Schofield Road will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2.

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Leticia Silva
March 26, 2026

Clean Eatz partners with Blessings in a Backpack for spirit night

The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, at 9250 Miley Drive, Winter Garden.

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Justice Covert
March 25, 2026

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista supports American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista is celebrating its 20th anniversary Saturday, March 28, raising funds for the American Cancer Society with its annual walk and celebration.

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Leticia Silva
March 24, 2026

Dr. Phillips alumna scores Television Academy Foundation nomination

Dr. Phillips High alumna created an animated short about conforming to societal standards. The short film now is one of three nominated for the College Television Awards’ Animation Series category.

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Leticia Silva
March 24, 2026

Rising fuel costs worry local nonprofits

The war in Iran has inflicted financial insecurity on many families in the U.S., but it also has impacted the organizations who serve those families.

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Leticia Silva
March 24, 2026

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital earns Joint Commission certification

The hospital was recognized for its care regarding total shoulder replacement.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 24, 2026

Empower Teens United celebrating ribbon cutting ceremony

The ribbon cutting will take place at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 25.

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Leticia Silva
March 23, 2026

FLHSMV warns drivers of new scam

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles sent out a statewide press release regarding counterfeit court notices.

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Liz Ramos
March 23, 2026

Road work to take place in downtown Windermere

Crews will be working on East Boulevard, Bessie, Butler and Magnolia streets, as well as Third, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth avenues,

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Liz Ramos
March 23, 2026

Church proposal in Lake Avalon area set for public hearing

The Orange County Board of County Commission will have a public hearing for Discovery Church, which seeks to build a 45,934-square-foot campus in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement.

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Liz Ramos
March 23, 2026

Windermere Preparatory School looks to expand

Orange County will host a community meeting regarding a two-story K-5 school and amend streets and siting standards in Horizon West.

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Leticia Silva
March 20, 2026

Two Girls and a Market to host March Magic at Home State Brewing Co.

The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at 16016 New Independence Parkway, No.100, Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
March 20, 2026

Nightly road closures planned for State Road 429

Central Florida Expressway Authority will have road closures on S.R. 429 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, March 22, to Friday, March 27, to work on the new State Road 516.

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Traffic signal for Schofield and Avalon roads now is operational

Windermere to experience more road projects

CFX to close State Road 429 ramp for two nights

Clean Eatz partners with Blessings in a Backpack for spirit night

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista supports American Cancer Society

Dr. Phillips alumna scores Television Academy Foundation nomination

Rising fuel costs worry local nonprofits

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital earns Joint Commission certification

Empower Teens United celebrating ribbon cutting ceremony

FLHSMV warns drivers of new scam

Road work to take place in downtown Windermere

Church proposal in Lake Avalon area set for public hearing

Windermere Preparatory School looks to expand

Two Girls and a Market to host March Magic at Home State Brewing Co.

Nightly road closures planned for State Road 429

Matthew's Hope Transitional Home's yard burned

Traffic signal for Schofield and Avalon roads now is operational

Southeastern Food Bank looking for volunteers

Scoops Ice Cream to hold spirit day for Lift Disability Network

UNO to host Easter egg decorating event

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