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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Matthew's Hope receives matching donation

An anonymous donor has made up to $35,000 in matching money available to help replace funds the nonprofit used to operate its freeze warning emergency shelters.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2026
Orlando Health — Health Central to expand cardiology services

Advanced electrophysiology and arrhythmia care will be available in the spring.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 19, 2026
Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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  • February 18, 2026
AdventHealth Winter Garden CEO leads growth with patient perspective

With a new CEO, AdventHealth Winter Garden sees two expansion projects totaling $188.2 million near completion.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2026
Winter Garden leaders approve higher rates for farmers market vendors

The Winter Garden City Commission also approved three site plans and learned of the potential impacts property tax reform could have on the city.

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  • February 18, 2026
The Unsolved: Ocoee PD closes oldest cold case in department history

Retired detective Michelle Grogan worked with the Clermont Police Department and other agencies to identify the remains of Ernest Joe Manzanares.

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  • February 18, 2026
Annual Winter Garden Musical Fest returns

It takes about 40 city employees and 260 volunteers to pull off Winter Garden’s annual Music Fest. The 12-hour concert festival returns Saturday, Feb. 21.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 18, 2026
Oakland presents fourth-quarter officer awards

The Oakland Town Commission recognized the accomplishments of its police officers at the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 17, 2026
More downtown Winter Garden businesses unable to renew leases

Polka Dotz and Driftwood Market announced closure is near because of new building owners.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 17, 2026
Founder and CEO of Hi-Lite Academy announces separation from school

Jessica Villegas and her coaching team are no longer involved in the leadership or day-to-day operations of Hi-Lite Academy.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 17, 2026
New ambassador at Oakland Nature Preserve

ONP welcomed Buttercup, a Virginia Opossum to its ambassador team.

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  • February 16, 2026
Three Birds Café to close in Winter Garden

The final day for the café will be Thursday, Feb. 26.

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  • February 13, 2026
Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program applications available

The grant program assists residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods.

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  • February 12, 2026
Winter Garden warns of scam

The scam involved false city Planning and Zoning invoices requesting a wire transfer.

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  • February 12, 2026
1931-2026: Anne Bailey built community through local newspaper

Anne and George Bailey bought The Winter Garden Times in 1970 and shared the ins and outs of small-town living for 44 years.

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