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Liz Ramos
June 11, 2025

Ms. Bee's mourns loss of founder

Belinda Wilson, the founder of Ms. Bee's Gourmet Popcorn & Candy Shoppe, will be remembered for her kindness and commitment to the community.

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Leticia Silva
June 11, 2025

Oakland commissioners share proclamations

The proclamations were read in celebration of Juneteenth and Pollinator Week.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Orange County teachers vote to keep union

Members voted to keep Orange County Classroom Teachers Association as their bargaining agent.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Duke Energy expands rebate program

Eligible customers can earn up to $3,850 in home-improvement rebates – more than double last year’s $1,700 savings potential.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Tourism tax collections see boost in April

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced April 2025 collections were $33,124,300, a 9.3% increase compared to April 2024.

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Debra Garcia
June 5, 2025

West Orange Cinema offers $2 summer movie series

The children series begins Wednesday, June 11, starting with "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish."

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

Speed cameras activated near Citrus Elementary

The Ocoee Police Department will monitor the cameras during school hours.

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Liz Ramos
June 4, 2025

Ocoee resident appointed as judge on Orange County Court

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Steven Miller to the Orange County bench on Monday, June 2.

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

Oakland commissioners warned of budget deficit

Town Manager Elise Hui notified commissioners the town would need to make cuts to address the deficit.

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

Advocacy group gives away meat in support of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Americans for Prosperity-Florida gave away 100 pot roasts in Winter Garden to symbolize potential impacts of tax legislation.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

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Debra Garcia
June 3, 2025

Horizon West woman charged with grand theft, theft from a senior citizen

Orange County Sheriff's Office reports state Heather Allen stole $187,000 from her uncle by accessing his 401(k).

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Michael Eng
June 3, 2025

Winter Garden welcomes guests back to Garden Theatre with Summer Flix movie series

The first movie, ‘Encanto,’ will be screened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the theater, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Michael Eng
June 3, 2025

Orange County to use $85M to support local projects

Of the 14 approved, two are in the city of Ocoee and a third is in Winter Garden.

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Debra Garcia
June 3, 2025

West Orange Habitat for Humanity to host Shovels to Keys

The nonprofit will host a groundbreaking ceremony and home dedication for four families.

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