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America 250: History lives in a Winter Garden resident's secret room

Winter Garden’s Austin Arthur houses dozens of historical world and family artifacts in a room in his office known as the Churchill Room.

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  • June 24, 2026
Ocoee PD invites public to Cookies & Milk with a Cop

The summer event brings Ocoee Police Chief Vincent Ogburn and officers to the West Oaks Branch Library to read and enjoy milk and cookies.

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

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

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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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  • June 17, 2026
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AdventHealth’s first freestanding ER in Ocoee provides faster, life-saving treatment closer to home.

  • June 17, 2026
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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

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  • July 1, 2026
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  • July 3, 2026
West Orange Girls Club offering summer clinic

The clinic is open to all players from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, to Wednesday, July 15.

  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Little League collecting goods for Venezuela
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Winter Garden Little League 10U All-Star team advances to state tournament for first time in league history
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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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