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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 14, 2026
Winter Garden encourages tree trimming to prep for hurricane season

Residents should start trimming and placing yard waste and other outdoor debris on yard waste collection day for pickup.

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  • May 14, 2026
Man arrested for recording women in restrooms in Winter Garden

Brian Larios-Perez, 19, was arrested Tuesday, May 12, after being caught inside the women's bathroom at the Roper Garden Building.

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  • May 14, 2026
Ocoee to experience lane closure until Tuesday

The city of Ocoee announced the closure of the turn lane on Ocoee-Apopka Road.

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  • May 13, 2026
Ocoee police warns residents of bank fraud scam

Sgt. David Ogletree with the Ocoee Police Department said they're receiving several reports from victims being scammed through text, email and calls.

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  • May 13, 2026
New summer hours for farmers markets in Oakland

The town announced changes to its farmers market hours for the summer.

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  • May 13, 2026
New cardiologist at AdventHealth Winter Garden

Dr. Arpit Shah joined the AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology in Winter Garden.

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  • May 13, 2026
Ocoee Fire seeks volunteers for Citizens Advisory Council

The city of Ocoee is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Citizens Advisory Council for the fire department.

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  • May 12, 2026
Ocoee pushes for local control from Florida Legislature

The Ocoee City Commission heard from State Rep. Leonard Spencer on the stalled budget in Tallahassee and the local funding priorities for which he is pushing.

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  • May 12, 2026
Orange County opens new Mosquito Control Facility near Ocoee

The facility now is located at 6330 Silver Star Road, Orlando, replacing the former facility on Conroy Road.

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  • Michael Eng
  • May 12, 2026
State Rep. Eskamani to host supply drive for former Spirit Airlines employees

The drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Eskamini’s office, 1507 E. Concord St., Orlando.

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  • May 11, 2026
Ocoee experiences reclaimed water outage

The city of Ocoee announced the water outage will last for 48 to 72 hours.

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  • May 11, 2026
Winter Garden sets road closures for WOHS senior parade

West Plant Street from Dillard Street to Central Avenue as well as a portion of adjoining side streets will be closed from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13.

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  • May 11, 2026
APGA recognizes Lake Apopka Natural Gas District for operational excellence

The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District was presented the American Public Gas Association System Operational Achievement Recognition for excellence in operating its natural gas utility.

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  • May 8, 2026
Pure Barre opens in Downtown Winter Garden

The studio now is open Mondays through Sundays at 186 S. Main St., Suite 140, Winter Garden.

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  • May 8, 2026
Registration extended for Ocoee PD's Senior Scam Prevention event

Interested community members have until Sunday, May 10, to register.

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