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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.

Monday, January 15, 2024
Presidential paintings

Presidential paintings

Third-generation artist Patrick Noze talks about his paintings in the Obama collection.

Friday, January 12, 2024
Got a crime tip? Now there's an app for that

Got a crime tip? Now there's an app for that

Winter Garden Police Department rolls out an anonymous tip app

Monday, January 8, 2024
"We figured this was a good way to give back to the community"

"We figured this was a good way to give back to the community"

Main Street Collision gifts car to Winter Garden mom of three whose own car was repossessed on Christmas Eve.

Monday, December 4, 2023
Winter Garden changes up seasonal events flyer

Winter Garden changes up seasonal events flyer

Non-city-sponsored Christmas and Chanukah events get equal treatment — online.

Monday, October 23, 2023
First Amendment Foundation to Winter Garden: “Scrap” Media Rules

First Amendment Foundation to Winter Garden: “Scrap” Media Rules

District 4 Commissioner Colin Sharman: “I'm in favor of changing it to where anybody can ask the question."

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