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Liz Ramos
October 15, 2025

Duke Energy Florida launches energy program in Winter Garden

There are more than 2,200 Winter Garden customers eligible for the Neighborhood Energy Saver Program.

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Liz Ramos
October 15, 2025

Ocoee breaks ground on law enforcement training facility

The City of Ocoee Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility will meet Central Florida police departments’ growing need for a 24/7 training facility.

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Leticia Silva
October 14, 2025

Element by Shangri-La to celebrate Diwali

The home decor and furnishing company will celebrate Diwali from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12802 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
October 14, 2025

Gymnastics USA to host Halloween bash

The event will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at 1375 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.

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Megan Bruinsma
October 14, 2025

Addressing concerns: Ocoee changes Tiger Minor Park hours

The hours in Tiger Minor Park are changing, and Ocoee now is a Purple Heart City.

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Leticia Silva
October 12, 2025

Descent into Madness with Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165

The event will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18 at 230 West Bay Street, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
October 12, 2025

Oakland Avenue Charter School designated as School of Excellence

The OACS received the School of Excellence designation for the second year in a row.

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Leticia Silva
October 10, 2025

Carlo’s Diner to host first classic car show

The Ocoee diner will host a car show extravaganza from 7 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1500 Wurst Road, Ocoee.

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Liz Ramos
October 10, 2025

Ocoee band director a semifinalist for 2026 Grammy

Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.

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Liz Ramos
October 10, 2025

Halloween Light Show returns to Winter Garden

Although Halloween Fest will not be happening this year, a spirited lights show will be projected on City Hall.

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Leticia Silva
October 9, 2025

Winter Garden's NYPD Pizza to be renovated

The location is renovating its dining room for a "nostalgic New York feel."

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Liz Ramos
October 9, 2025

Winter Garden named a top performer in 2025 Best in Governance Awards

The city was one of five top performers to receive the Community Connection Award.

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Liz Ramos
October 9, 2025

American Legion Post 63 to host Adopt-A-Highway clean-up

JROTC programs are invited to participate in the event 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, on West Colonial Drive.

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Leticia Silva
October 8, 2025

E-bikes & motorized scooters: Here's what you need to know

With an increased amount of e-bikes and scooters on the roads, it's important to know the safety guidelines and laws when it comes to riding.

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Leticia Silva
October 8, 2025

The maps are in: Orange County to finalize district lines

The Orange County Commission is scheduled to select one of two options for a new districting map at its Oct. 14 meeting.

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