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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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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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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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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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Things to Do This Weekend in Orlando: November 13-15, 2026

An opening reception for ‘Tomorrow Comes: A Journey of Strength,’ celebrating cancer survivors through art, runs Friday, November 13 at the Orange County Administration Center [1]. Winter Garden hosts its Annual Craft Affair on Saturday, November 14, featuring handmade goods and holiday items from local artisans [5]. Maitland’s...

Orlando, FL · 20h

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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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Orlando Named One of the Worst Places in America for Single Moms

Orlando has landed on another less-than-flattering national list, this time for single mothers trying to make ends meet. A 2026 study by Single Mothers Grants ranked the Orlando metro area as the 10th worst in the country for single mothers, with Miami coming in sixth. The study looked at nine...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026

Orlando will host an eclectic plethora of holiday markets, shows and cultural events themed around Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving charitable events and even a number of opportunities to master the art of the turkey trot. The post Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026

Hey! Unto you … some very entertaining local theater has been born just in time for the holiday season. Here’s a shortlist of some shows we think are worth taking a sleigh-ride and/or swan boat to see. Nov. 13-Dec. 13A PaperMap Christmas CarolThornton Park theater troupe reimagines Dickens’ classic tale through a rather unique lens: […] The post A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Six renovated apartments in Orlando to provide housing for homeless veterans

ORLANDO, Fla. — Six veterans experiencing homelessness will soon have a place to call home after Pathlight HOME unveiled newly renovated apartments at Maxwell Terrace in Orlando on Thursday. The organization celebrated the completion of the units with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, one day after Veterans Day. The project transformed...

Orlando, FL · 13h

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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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Dine Inside A Dark Florida Spot That Looks Like A Scene From A Halloween Film

The steak here arrives on an actual stake. The servers play vampire familiars, and the chandeliers are built from stakes and skulls. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the dining hall sits in a village ruled by a vampire, with a candlelit crypt room and gothic paintings covering the stone walls.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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