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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

Wawa coming to Ocoee

The new 5,636-square-foot building is estimated to be completed in December.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

District 1 candidates share West Orange visions

Two candidates — Austin Arthur, challenger, and Nicole Wilson, incumbent — are vying for the Orange County District 1 Commission seat. Meet the candidates in our exclusive writing prompt.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 31, 2024

Alcohol ordinance receives first OK from city

Despite multiple revised drafts of the ordinance following feedback from affected stakeholders, many local business owners still believe the city’s proposed alcohol ordinance needs work.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 27, 2024

City of Winter Garden Fiscal Year ’24-’25 budget breakdown

City commissioners voted to set the budget at $158,251,629 with a millage rate of 4.5.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 26, 2024

District, teachers agree on contract

Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association resolved all bargaining issues following a nearly 12-hour impasse hearing Oct. 16.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 25, 2024

County Commission approves Disney plan

Despite objections from the Horizon West community, Walt Disney World received the final approval needed to move forward with its affordable-housing project at the BCC meeting Oct. 8.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 22, 2024

Crooked Can unveils co-branded Orlando Magic craft beer

The Orlando Magic announced recently a multi-year partnership with Crooked Can Brewing Company, of Winter Garden, marking the first local craft beer deal in team history.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 18, 2024

Plans progress on east Winter Garden design

The city hosted a presentation on the East Winter Garden Draft Form-Based Code and the new street, intersection and public space designs for the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 16, 2024

Ocoee Peach Cobbler Factory to host grand opening

The Halloween-themed launch event will include sweet treats, activities and special discounts.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 16, 2024

County considers noise pollution control ordinance

Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division has hired a consultant to conduct a thorough review of the current ordinance and provide recommendations for revision.