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  • January 14, 2026
Green PLACE acquires 28-acre Winter Garden property

The Wintersweet property was recently purchased for $1.9 million.

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  • 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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  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden expands Golf Cart District

The city also approved an ordinance regulating the operation of electric bicycles, motorized scooters and wheeled devices on the city’s streets, trails and sidewalks.

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  • January 13, 2026
The City of Ocoee's centennial year closes, changes gears to 2026

During its State of the City, Ocoee highlighted upcoming projects that will shape the future for its next 100 years and improvements for residents’ quality of life.

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  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden to host community meeting on Johns Lake Urban Village Planned Unit Development

The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, in the cafeteria of SunRidge Middle School, 14955 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden.

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  • January 13, 2026
Matthew's Hope to open as cold weather shelter for third time

The homeless ministry is asking for help with cots, clothes and food.

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  • January 13, 2026
ONP's opossum ambassador crosses Rainbow Bridge

The Oakland Nature Preserve announced Pepper's passing on Facebook.

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  • January 8, 2026
Apopka mayor sues opposing candidate to remove her from mayoral race

Mayor Bryan Nelson is suing Commissioner Christine Moore to get her off the March ballot, claiming she hasn't met the residency requirements to run.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Property tax reforms and its possible impacts

The state has been working on multiple proposals regarding property tax relief. These proposals will be voted on during November’s general election as they are approved by the state Legislature.

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  • January 7, 2026
Ocoee caregiver arrested for attempted murder

Journey Mikah Powell, 22, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 3, after Ocoee police received a call regarding a shooting at 2291 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Service is Jerry Demings' purpose

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has spent more than 40 years of his life serving the community, his faith paving every step of the way.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Spiritual awakening

According to a September 2025 study, adults in the Gen Z population are attending church more regularly than Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.

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  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: The fight for free thought

How Horizon High School teacher William Loggans became the poster child for independent thought in public education.

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  • January 6, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Ocoee paving the way for a sportier future

From Forest Lake Golf Club to Vasant Sports’ pickleball facility to The Dynasty, the city of Ocoee is positioning itself as Central Florida’s sports mecca.

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  • January 6, 2026
Oakland Nature Preserve to host Freshwater Systems course

The preserve will host a Freshwater Systems Master Naturalist Course for six consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, Jan. 16.

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