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Winter Garden resident and Polished Artistry Co. owner Omairis Santiago makes sure every client is happy, safe and satisfied.

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Homegrown market returns to Hamlin

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  • June 3, 2026
The Unsolved: Who killed Ocoee's Mary Zosel?

It’s been 10 years since Zosel was murdered in her home on Franklin Street in Ocoee. Retired detective Michelle Grogan and the Ocoee Police Department haven’t given up on finding her killers.

  • July 31, 2025
Officer embodies WGPD standards in response to motorcycle crash

Officer Brian Drechsel went above and beyond to make sure the crash victim’s family was notified in the middle of the night.

  • July 11, 2025
New officers welcomed to the Ocoee Police Department

On Monday, July 7, the city of Ocoee announced two new members of the police department.

  • June 25, 2025
Ocoee plans to crack down on parking violations

Police Chief Vincent Ogburn and the city commission discussed new enforcement measures such as escalating citation fines to deter parking violations.

  • June 4, 2025
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The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

  • May 6, 2025
Ocoee PD partnering with Project ChildSafe to give away free gun locks

The local police department and firearm safety education program have teamed up to help communities store firearms safely and securely.

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  • February 23, 2026
Property purchases signal major changes to downtown Winter Garden

One individual — James Larweth — has spent more than $40 million since 2015 to buy 36 residential and commercial properties — all in downtown Winter Garden. No one knows his plans.

  • February 19, 2026
Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

  • February 16, 2026
Three Birds Café to close in Winter Garden

The final day for the café will be Thursday, Feb. 26.

  • January 30, 2026
JETSET Pilates coming to Winter Garden

The modern pilates studio signed a lease at 16 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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  • June 12, 2026
Lake Buena Vista High hiring multiple coaching positions

The Vipers are looking to fill eight positions for next season.

  • June 12, 2026
Olympia High adds Josiah Walker to the basketball team's coaching staff
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Horizon High cheer team to lead two-day youth camp
  • June 12, 2026
Windermere Little League softball team wins district championship
  • June 9, 2026
Winter Garden Squeeze's first rebrand centers around the community

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  • June 9, 2026
Observer wins state awards for advertising, journalism

The West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won 14 state awards at the 2026 Florida Media Conference.

  • April 29, 2026
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