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Arby's in Winter Garden closes

Winter Garden no longer has the meats. Arby's, located at 3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, has permanently closed its doors. The fast-food chain first opened to the public six years ago. Previously, a Bojangles occupied the space. Now, the nearest Arby's to Winter Garden is the Ocoee location at 11193...

Winter Garden, FL · 1d

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Couple Waits Through Long Lines At Salt Shack In Clermont On Earlier Visits, Then Finally Eats There And Finds The Key Lime Pie Outshines The Sides

A restaurant with a line out the door is either a great sign or a great...

Clermont, FL · 2d

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City of Clermont Urges Residents, Designers, and Contractors To Be Aware of New Building Code

The City of Clermont’s Building Services Department is informing residents, property owners, contractors, and design professionals that the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition, takes effect December 31, 2026. The Florida Building Code establishes statewide minimum standards for building occupancy, design, construction, alterations, and repairs. The transition to the new...

Clermont, FL · 17h

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Community Comes Together For The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake

Submitted by Brianna McLees, South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo delivered a memorable evening of food, business networking and community spirit at Waterfront Park in Clermont on Thursday, November 5. The event was Sold Out with 1,200 guests gathered to sample more than 60 local restaurants and business booths.

Clermont, FL · 1d
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Family remembers 12-year-old Rodney Jean Thomas after fatal Ocoee crash

OCOEE, Fla. – A Central Florida family is grieving the loss of a 12-year-old boy remembered for his gentle spirit, bright smile and love of music after he died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this week. Rodney Jean Thomas died Wednesday evening after his family made the...

Ocoee, FL · 12h

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Winter Garden receives nearly $9.6M in funding for wastewater treatment plant expansion

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The city of Winter Garden is receiving nearly $9.6 million in funding that it will not have to repay to help expand and upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The funding is part of more than $19 million in state funding authorized for improvements to the...

Winter Garden, FL · 18h

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Clermont Farm Unveils Goatopia, a Tiny Town Built Just for Its Goat Herd

There is a new reason to make the drive out to Clermont, and it involves a vintage tram, a tiny town, and a whole lot of goats. Showcase of Citrus has opened Goatopia, a new interactive petting zoo experience that gives visitors an up-close look at the farm's resident herd in a setting built specifically for them.

Clermont, FL · 1d

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Saucy! by KFC Opens in Winter Garden on Nov. 7

At the grand opening of Winter Garden’s Saucy! by KFC at Phillips Crossings at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, workers were feeling saucy as Orlando opened its sixth location. For the first 50, workers gave away clear goodie bags with merchandise such as a bag charm, mints, a car air freshener, stickers with Saucy! characters, and a coupon for a free snack box once the recipient makes an account with them.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing Celebrates Opening with South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

Mr. Rooter Plumbing recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, officially welcoming the plumbing service company to the local business community. Serving Clermont and the surrounding areas, Mr. Rooter Plumbing offers a comprehensive range of residential and commercial plumbing services designed...

Clermont, FL · 1d

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Wellness Way Earns Statewide Recognition

The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) recognized Wellness Way with its 2026 Award of Merit for Best Practice, honoring excellence in community planning across the state. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and Kathleen Dial, Executive Director of Development Services, accepted the award on behalf of Lake County at a recent state conference in Miami. The City of Clermont and GAI Consultants were also recognized.

Lake County, FL · 2d

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Brazilian Rock-Themed Pizzeria Chain Files Plans to Open in Ocoee

A pizzeria chain with roots in Brazil has set its sights on Ocoee, filing paperwork with the state for a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive. Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning the location in the 34761 zip code, though the project is still in its earliest stages and plenty of details remain unknown.

Ocoee, FL · 20h

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SRS Real Estate Arranges $22.9 Million Sale of Two Convenience Stores in Central Florida

Clermont and Winter Haven, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $22.9 million sale of two Central Florida 7-Eleven convenience store properties in separate transactions. Both newly constructed properties operate on corporate-guaranteed absolute triple-net leases with scheduled rent increases every five years. The properties include:. A 4,853-square-foot...

Clermont, FL · 22h

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Tri Pointe Homes Perches New Minneola Community Atop Sugarloaf Mountain

A new 178-home community is taking shape near the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Minneola, where Tri Pointe Homes is preparing to welcome buyers to sweeping views of Lake County from one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula. The community, called Pine Ridge at Sugarloaf Mountain, is organized into three neighborhoods along Hancock Road just north of its roundabout intersection with Sugarloaf Mountain Road, and the builder says sales could begin as soon as December.

Minneola, FL · 1d

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New Orlando Health Imaging Center Opens In Clermont, Adds Six Scan Types Under One Roof

Residents can now access CT, PET/CT, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and 1.5T MRI services at Orlando Health Imaging Center, 17331 Pagonia Road in Clermont. The facility brings those diagnostic services together at one Lake County location. South Lake Tablet reported the center’s opening and the range of services available there. The...

Clermont, FL · 2d

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Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families

A community partnership brought turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to Patmos Chapel in Apopka on November 12. Winn-Dixie and its charitable foundation joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the church to distribute food to 500 families facing hunger. The event supported Second Harvest’s broader hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties.

Apopka, FL · 13h

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

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Orange County Moves to Raze Kaley Street Shelter Site as Homeless Count Nears 2,000

Orange County commissioners voted 5-1 to move toward demolishing the former Work Release Center on Kaley Street, a 57,000-square-foot building once considered for use as a homeless shelter. The action leaves the site's future use unresolved: the county has no current plan for what would replace the structure. The vote...

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Few Visitors Ever Ride The Old Steam Train Through The Pines At Fort Christmas Near Orlando

East of Orlando, past the theme park billboards and highway traffic, there is a small town with a name that sounds like a holiday card. Most people speed by it on their way to the coast. They miss a timber fort, a row of pioneer homes, and a schoolhouse with...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Apopka’s Thanksgiving Food Drive 2026

The City of Apopka is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive that will benefit the food pantry at Sheeler High School. Residents are asked to bring donations to Apopka City Hall. Donations can be dropped off through November 25, 2026. The collection aims to support the…

Apopka, FL · 2d