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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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June 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Children unite to support Eight Waves and AdventHealth

More than 100 children from the Winter Garden Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in a recent service project.

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Debra Garcia
June 2, 2025

Ocoee citizens invited to fish with local officers

Join the Ocoee Police for free fishing fun June 14 at Bill Breeze Park.

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Liz Ramos
June 2, 2025

Orange County to host Real ID Roadshow

The Orange County Tax Collector's Office is hosting a Real ID registration community event.

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Debra Garcia
May 31, 2025

UPDATE: Gunshots reported in downtown Winter Garden

Police said no injuries were reported after a domestic dispute near City Hall.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 30, 2025

Florida League of Cities recognizes Ocoee Youth Council

As part of the Florida League of Cities’ Youth Council Excellence Project contest, the Ocoee chapter’s project to clean and beautify the Ocoee Cemetery was selected as one of three winners.

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Debra Garcia
May 29, 2025

BREAKING: Ocoee police searching for missing teen

Lorenzo Robles, 16, left home Tuesday afternoon and has not returned.

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Liz Ramos
May 29, 2025

Commission approves ordinances for east Winter Garden

The Winter Garden City Commission approved new ordinances that allow residents flexibility in creating housing options.

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By Amy Quesinberry Price
May 28, 2025

Vietnam, Desert Storm veteran experiences D.C. with Honor Flight

Joel Doss, of Ocoee, was nominated for the one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to experience the war memorials in the nation’s capital. Doss served in both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars.

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Debra Garcia
May 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Memorial Day service 2025

Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park honors local service members with music, tributes,and roll call of the fallen.

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Michael Eng
May 25, 2025

Woman dies in early-morning crash on State Road 429

The single-vehicle crash occurred at about 4:27 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at Mile Marker 8.

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Michael Eng
May 21, 2025

Foundation Academy President Dave Buckles leaves the Lions’ den

After stepping down as president of Foundation Academy, Dave Buckles is using the lessons he learned to help schools across the country with his company, Paradox Consultants.

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Debra Garcia
May 21, 2025

Contractor to blame for improper materials in Oakland road project

Public Works Director Mike Parker said the contractor used inconsistent fill material, which did not adequately bind together.

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