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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Orange County continues to fluoridate its community water

Orange County continues to fluoridate its community water

Ocoee waiting on guidance from Florida EPA.

Friday, November 22, 2024
Winter Garden passes ordinance to curb post-midnight boozing, preserve “family atmosphere”

Winter Garden passes ordinance to curb post-midnight boozing, preserve “family atmosphere”

Nightspots can buy permit to continue pouring till 2 a.m. for $250.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Winter Garden considers scrapping its $1M recycling program

Winter Garden considers scrapping its $1M recycling program

City to refocus efforts on reducing, reusing items to limit waste headed to landfill.

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Winter Garden likely to boost utility fees to pay for waste water treatment facility

Winter Garden likely to boost utility fees to pay for waste water treatment facility

Average increase of $43 expected over five years.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Winter Garden political activist among the Orlando 8 protesters roughed up by Orlando Police

Winter Garden political activist among the Orlando 8 protesters roughed up by Orlando Police

Street video reveals discrepancies in arrest affidavit.

Friday, June 21, 2024
Ocoee passes ordinance in pursuit of discounts on FEMA flood insurance

Ocoee passes ordinance in pursuit of discounts on FEMA flood insurance

Homeowners in the floodplain will get a 5 percent discount starting in October; city leaders want to boost that to 15 percent in 2025.

Friday, June 14, 2024
Oakland issues proclamation for Juneteenth

Oakland issues proclamation for Juneteenth

“Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunities.”

Monday, May 20, 2024
Windermere corks new wine shop

Windermere corks new wine shop

Town Council rejects zoning variance for by-the-glass sales; applicant may appeal.

Friday, April 26, 2024
 Winter Garden to distribute welcome packets with new code compliance brochure

Winter Garden to distribute welcome packets with new code compliance brochure

Residents can use the new guide to maintain the city’s “charm,” “integrity.”

Saturday, February 10, 2024
East Winter Garden receives new name, historic designation

East Winter Garden receives new name, historic designation

"It pays homage to the history that exists within the community."

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
 Ocoee green-lights city-wide DEI education campaign

Ocoee green-lights city-wide DEI education campaign

Sponsored by the city’s Human Relations Diversity Board, the campaign’s centerpiece is a video series from LinkedIn Learning.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Candidates, supporters spar at commission meeting

Candidates, supporters spar at commission meeting

Former Comm. Buchanan: The public should know about violations committed by the person with the job — not violations committed by those campaigning for the job.

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