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Arts & Culture

March 27, 2023

OCPS Top Talent Live 2023 finalists announced

March 26, 2023

PHOTOS: Evening at the Pops returns to Winter Garden

March 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee Music Festival is little bit rock, little bit country

February 24, 2023

Horizon West team advances to finals in Jersey Mike's national sub-making competition

Cops Corner

November 16, 2021

First responder ministry gets Hollywood treatment

“Got Your Six,” a short film through Windermere Police Chief David Ogden’s organization of the same name, will premier this weekend.

October 20, 2021

Windermere's Cops & Bobbers puts a new angle on outreach

The Windermere Police Foundation’s Cops & Bobbers event seeks to cultivate a relationship between residents and law enforcement officers.

September 24, 2021

Windermere celebrates National Night Out

Residents and first responders strengthen community bonds

October 24, 2018

COPS CORNER 10.09.18

One man thought it was a good idea to steal merchandise from his employer, while another tried escaping during a traffic stop.

November 28, 2017

COPS CORNER 11.07.17

One man grew violent after a woman rejected his romantic advances at a bar and another entered a stranger's home to grab some spinach.

November 6, 2017

COPS CORNER 10.23.17

One man crashed into a home after failing to conduct a U-turn correctly and a couple had a road rage driver point a gun at them and their 9-month-old son.

Business

March 9, 2023

Avalon Road housing project sparks concern

Sutton Grande and Sutton Lakes would add single-family homes, apartments and commercial space to the area.

March 2, 2023

Here is when Winter Garden's Maryland Fried Chicken will close

The local staple has been in business for 57 years.

February 28, 2023

Longstanding members of Dr. Phillips’ boards retire

The two retiring members are on the boards of Dr. Phillips Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation.

February 27, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Reedy Creek legislation

DeSantis hosted a press conference Monday, Feb. 27, at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4, in Lake Buena Vista.

Your Town

March 13, 2023

Food distribution program needs volunteers

People are needed to pack boxes of food to be given to needy local families in the Food for Families program.

March 6, 2023

Time to spring forward

February 28, 2023

Horizon West Fest is Saturday

March 29, 2023

1938-2022: Tom Garrison brought magic to Disney, family

March 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy hosts golf Legacy Classic tournament

March 26, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Tildenville Elementary Tiger's Ball 'Enchanted Evening'

March 22, 2023

Memory-care residents create masterpieces in art sessions

March 18, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Celtic Fest at Crooked Can

March 16, 2023

Bus abode: Couple converts school bus into home

March 12, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Windermere Fine Art Show

March 11, 2023

Local music scene heats up at Playa Pizza

Playa Pizza owner Stephen Facella and local musician Benjamin Neil are partnering to host a new event called “Fortune Finds,” a weekly songwriters showcase and open jam.