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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 20, 2025
Halloween pet costume contest coming to Crooked Can

Nonprofit Our Cause 4 Paws Rescue is hosting a Halloween pet costume from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Crooked Can Brewing Co., at 426 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden.

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  • October 20, 2025
Ocoee pastor accused of forging former church member's life insurance policy

Pastor Gary Wheeler of Changing Your World Church in Ocoee and Katrina Ann Phillips, a licensed insurance agent, are facing felony charges for alleged fraud.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 17, 2025
A Johns Cove home topped all Oakland, Winter Garden sales from Oct. 6-12

The home at 812 Johns Point Drive, Oakland, sold Oct. 10, for $1,520,000.

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  • October 16, 2025
Ocoee to host girls golf day inspired by Harry Potter

The Girls Golf First Tee of Central Florida are hosting an afternoon of fun filled with magic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Forest Lake Golf Club.

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  • October 16, 2025
Oktoberfest brewing at Crooked Can

Crooked Can Brewing Co. is bringing back the biggest Oktoberfest in Central Florida for three days full of beer, food and entertainment as well as a new VIP area.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 15, 2025
Run, don't walk to sign up for the Pumpkin Patch Dash 5K

The West Orange Junior Service League is hosting its 16th annual 5K run starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Oakland Park.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • October 15, 2025
Orange County set on new district map

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted on a new map during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14 to expand districts from six to eight.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2025
Fees finalized for Winter Garden Cemetery

The Winter Garden City Commission approved a resolution and ordinance as the cemetery’s expansion nears completion.

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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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  • 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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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 15, 2025
Remington Oaks home tops Ocoee sales from Oct. 6-12

The home at 2287 Grand Poplar St., Ocoee, sold Oct. 9, for $463,000.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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