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FORECAST 2026: Service is Jerry Demings' purpose

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has spent more than 40 years of his life serving the community, his faith paving every step of the way.

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According to a September 2025 study, adults in the Gen Z population are attending church more regularly than Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.

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How Horizon High School teacher William Loggans became the poster child for independent thought in public education.

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The home at 3213 Kentshire Blvd., Ocoee, sold Dec. 29, for $706,000.

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From Forest Lake Golf Club to Vasant Sports’ pickleball facility to The Dynasty, the city of Ocoee is positioning itself as Central Florida’s sports mecca.

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The preserve will host a Freshwater Systems Master Naturalist Course for six consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, Jan. 16.

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The pizza place located at 13770 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, announced its closure Wednesday, Dec. 31. A new pizzeria, Giovanny’s, will be taking over.

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The home at 7013 Windy Palm Way, Windermere, sold Dec. 29, for $1,185,861.

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