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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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  • January 15, 2026
The Nurture Place hosts stuffed animal drive
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  • January 14, 2026
Green PLACE acquires 28-acre Winter Garden property
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  • January 14, 2026
West Orange Venezuelans speak on Maduro's capture
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  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden expands Golf Cart District
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  • January 13, 2026
The City of Ocoee's centennial year closes, changes gears to 2026

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  • January 15, 2026
The Nurture Place hosts stuffed animal drive
  • January 14, 2026
Good & faithful servant: Winter Garden's First Baptist Church pastor retires
  • January 8, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation works to make history fun
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Eight Waves brings hope, instills confidence in West Orange student
  • December 23, 2025
Chef's Table founders begin their next chapter
  • December 19, 2025
Fitness competition to unite neighbors
  • December 19, 2025
Christmas decorations honor daughter’s memory in Ocoee
  • December 18, 2025
West Orange kids enjoy Orlando Magic funded shopping spree
  • December 17, 2025
West Orange High band students continue caroling tradition
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PHOTOS: Ocoee's Jolly Jamboree 2025
  • December 11, 2025
PHOTOS: Light Up FA 2025
  • December 9, 2025
Ocoee-based nonprofit to provide Christmas presents for thousands
  • December 8, 2025
PHOTOS: Winter Garden's Christmas Golf Cart Parade

Arts & Entertainment

  • January 15, 2026
Live Well in Horizon West set for Sunday
  • January 15, 2026
Dr. Phillips Dance Magnet presents ‘Celebration of Dance’
  • January 15, 2026
Windermere plans Arbor Day giveaway
  • January 14, 2026
Theatre South Playhouse to perform "Alice by Heart"
  • January 13, 2026
Here’s how to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in West Orange County
  • January 7, 2026
Windermere library to host qigong class

Cops Corner

  • 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
West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

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.

  • May 4, 2025
PHOTOS: Ocoee PD hosts annual community picnic

The Ocoee Police Department welcomed folks to Vandergrift Central Park for a day of fun at its annual community picnic event.

Business

  • December 19, 2025
Scoops to offer free ice cream for a day

Thanks to a Scoops supporter, anyone can stop by for a scoop on the house Saturday, Dec. 20.

  • December 1, 2025
Chef’s Table at the Edgewater and Tasting Room has been sold

Owners Laurie and Kevin Tarter are retiring and have sold the restaurant to James Larweth, who also purchased the Edgewater Hotel.

  • November 3, 2025
Winter Garden Chick-fil-A to re-open

After being closed for repairs, Chick-fil-A Winter Garden will welcome guests once again Tuesday, Nov. 4.

  • October 27, 2025
Philly Pretzel Factory coming to Winter Garden

The pretzel shop from Philadelphia will be in the Avamar Crossing shopping plaza.

Schools

  • January 15, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Terrance Washington, Windermere Preparatory School

Terrance Washington is a psychology teacher at Windermere Preparatory School.

  • January 15, 2026
Dr. Phillips Dance Magnet presents ‘Celebration of Dance’
  • January 14, 2026
OCPS achieves highest graduation rate in history
  • January 13, 2026
Winter Garden educator leads with purpose in new microschool
  • January 9, 2026
Casting call: OCPS looking for students to perform in Top Talent LIVE

Sports

  • January 15, 2026
Ocoee High welcomes a new football assistant coach

Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz will join the Knights’ sideline for the upcoming season.

  • January 14, 2026
The First Academy football players participate in Navy All-American Bowl
  • January 13, 2026
Ocoee's Lady Knights are striving to run it back to states
  • January 13, 2026
Athlete of the Week: J.C. Lewis, West Orange soccer
  • January 13, 2026
PHOTOS: Ocoee girls basketball tops Horizon

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Your Town

  • November 11, 2025
Challenge 22’s ninth annual Ruck Walk is Saturday

The annual event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 N. Highland Ave., Winter Garden.

  • November 11, 2025
West Orange Habitat for Humanity sets stage for 2025 Rock the House
  • September 23, 2025
West Orange High School's Class of 1976 plans football party

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  • September 10, 2025
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  • January 14, 2026
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  • January 9, 2026
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PHOTOS: Thousands attend live nativity in Horizon West
  • December 14, 2025
PHOTOS: Ocoee's Jolly Jamboree 2025
  • December 11, 2025
PHOTOS: Light Up FA 2025
  • December 8, 2025
PHOTOS: Winter Garden's Christmas Golf Cart Parade
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PHOTOS: 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade
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