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Windermere candidates tackle town issues at forum

The town hosted a Candidates Night Forum to give residents an opportunity to hear directly from the five Town Council candidates.

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  • February 13, 2025
Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program applications available

The program is to help residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods.

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  • February 12, 2025
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Feb. 13, 2025

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived and businesses once operated.

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  • February 12, 2025
Meet Oakland’s newest commissioner

Kris Keller, an Oakland resident and travel enthusiast, is ready to represent the residents in her recently acquired position.

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  • February 12, 2025
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Alshakur, Citrus Elementary

The food and nutrition services manager has been feeding Citrus students for five years.

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  • February 12, 2025
Fish kill likely attributed to weather

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is awaiting test results to find out what caused thousands of fish to die in Lake Apopka last week.

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  • February 12, 2025
Have you seen Oakland's bear?

Oakland residents reported damages to their property — and farm animals — after the black bear was seen roaming in different parts of the town last week.

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  • February 12, 2025
1932-2025: Educator Sherman Harding shared love of history for 39 years

The history buff also served as a Civil War consultant for National Geographic and Time Life.

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  • February 12, 2025
Winter Garden holding water conservation poster contest

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork for the Drop Savers program.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 12, 2025
Arden Park home tops Ocoee sales from Feb. 3 to 9

The home at 2984 Foxtail Bend, Ocoee, sold Feb. 3, for $660,000.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 10, 2025
Signature Lakes estate tops Horizon West sales from Feb. 3 to 9

The home at 14616 Avenue of the Rushes, Winter Garden, sold Feb. 7, for $2,050,000.

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  • February 10, 2025
Horizon West Rotary donates $2,500 to Matthew’s Hope Ministries

The Winter Garden-based homeless ministry sheltered more than 100 people during the recent cold snap.

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  • Michael Eng
  • February 10, 2025
Luxury Choice Powder Coating opens in Winter Garden

The company specializes in powder coating services for luxury vehicles and custom projects.

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  • February 8, 2025
PHOTOS: Legacy Events for Education’s 2025 Central Florida Chili Cookoff

Hundreds of chili fans flocked to McKey Street in Ocoee for Legacy Events for Education’s 2025 Central Florida Chili Cookoff.

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  • February 8, 2025
Foundation Academy students perform "Kids on Broadway"

The musical revue taught students that music is for people of all ages.

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