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Liz Ramos
January 15, 2026

Winter Garden cancels MLK parade, festivities still on

Due to the expected cold weather, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade is canceled, but the city will continue to host the Community Celebration.

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Leticia Silva
January 15, 2026

The Nurture Place hosts stuffed animal drive

The drive will take place from Wednesday, Jan. 14 to Saturday, Feb. 14.

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Liz Ramos
January 14, 2026

Good & faithful servant: Winter Garden's First Baptist Church pastor retires

Tim Grosshans says goodbye to the "sweetest fellowship" after nearly 17 years serving as pastor.

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Michael Eng
January 14, 2026

Wesmere home tops Ocoee home sales from Jan. 5 to 11

The home at 427 Dunoon St., Ocoee, sold Jan. 9, for $415,000.

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Leticia Silva
January 14, 2026

Green PLACE acquires 28-acre Winter Garden property

The Wintersweet property was recently purchased for $1.9 million.

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Leticia Silva
January 14, 2026

West Orange Venezuelans speak on Maduro's capture

Nicolas Maduro's capture was a shock to the world, but more importantly, to Venezuelans, it was a step in the right direction.

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Liz Ramos
January 13, 2026

Winter Garden expands Golf Cart District

The city also approved an ordinance regulating the operation of electric bicycles, motorized scooters and wheeled devices on the city’s streets, trails and sidewalks.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

The City of Ocoee's centennial year closes, changes gears to 2026

During its State of the City, Ocoee highlighted upcoming projects that will shape the future for its next 100 years and improvements for residents’ quality of life.