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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • January 20, 2026
Six local high schoolers named 2026 MLK Humanitarians

The high schoolers were selected for their characteristics that resemble ideas brought to life by MLK.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 20, 2026
Want to name the new Horizon West elementary school?

Fill out an OCPS survey that will be available until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 19, 2026
Windermere to experience road closures

Several roads in downtown Windermere will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, through Friday, Jan. 23.

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    By
  • Justice Covert
  • January 16, 2026
Community rallies after fire at Hamlin BJJ academy

Owners say about 20 members offered to come and clean within a day of the fire, which closed the academy’s doors for about a week.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 15, 2026
New Korean spot now open in Windermere

Seoul Bol opened its doors to the public Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5845 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 100, Windermere.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 15, 2026
Town of Windermere asks residents for input on Town Square Park restrooms

Residents can view two conceptual design options in the Town Administration lobby, 614 Main St., Building 100, Windermere.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 14, 2026
Theatre South Playhouse to perform "Alice by Heart"

The performances will take place from Thursday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 18 at Theatre South Playhouse, 7601 Della Drive, Suite 15, Orlando.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 14, 2026
West Orange Venezuelans speak on Maduro's capture

Nicolas Maduro's capture was a shock to the world, but more importantly, to Venezuelans, it was a step in the right direction.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 13, 2026
Town of Windermere faces multiple road closures

The town announced multiple road closures from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Multi-vehicle crash near Windermere High sends two to hospital

The crash occurred at approximately 6:43 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, on Summerport Village Parkway and Winter Garden Vineland Road in Windermere.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Windermere residents under precautionary boil water advisory

Residents on West Second Avenue and Pine Street are under the advisory from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2026
Windermere to welcome new mayor, council member

Andy Williams will be the next mayor of Windermere with CT Allen taking his seat on Windermere Town Council.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 9, 2026
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital ER earns award

The emergency room received the 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
Boathouse at Disney Springs files motion to dismiss negligence case against it

The restaurant is facing a lawsuit after a man died from severe hypoxia and cardiopulmonary arrest after choking on a piece of steak.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Horizon West's newest elementary school

A new Horizon West elementary school to open in August to alleviate nearby Panther Lake and Water Spring elementary schools.

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