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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 12, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland goes back to the '80s with Music Under the Oaks

The town of Oakland hosted the band Switch, to transport attendees back to the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with its music.

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Neighborhood

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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Michael Eng
October 10, 2025

Hickory Hammock home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

The home at 15787 Tangerine Dream Court, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 1, for $2,400,000.

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Real Estate

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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Leticia Silva
October 9, 2025

PHOTOS: Bloom and Grow Garden Society celebrates Flora’s Fiesta

The society held its fifth annual Flora’s Fiesta event, celebrating pollinators like monarch butterflies and bees.

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Neighborhood

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

PHOTOS: Ocoee celebrates National Night Out

The Ocoee Police Department held the annual event Tuesday, Oct. 7 to connect with the community in a non-emergency situation.

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Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
October 8, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden National Night Out

Winter Garden Police Department connected with the community during National Night Out.

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Neighborhood

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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