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  • Justice Covert
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • 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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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • 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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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • February 11, 2026
Oakland’s deadline is approaching to request a vote-by-mail ballot

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Thursday, Feb. 26.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
Central Florida Diaper Bank receives four-month supply from Huggies

The Winter Garden-based bank has served local families for more than 30 years.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • February 11, 2026
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Oakland Town Commission

Joseph McMullen and Anne Fulton are vying for the District 4 seat on the Oakland Town Commission.

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