Local Politics · Orange County
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office changed polling locations for three precincts ahead of the November 3 general election due to HVAC problems at original sites. Precinct 729 voters, numbering 3,092 with 1,814 yet to vote as of Oct. 28, will cast ballots at Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive in Orlando, instead of Central Christian Church, 205 SW Ivanhoe Blvd. The county notified affected voters by mail, email, text, and voice message, and will post directional signs on Election Day. Voters can confirm their assigned polling place using the Find Your Polling Place tool at voteorangefl.gov.
Crime · Winter Garden, FL
A man in his 60s was shot at approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the 70 block of Massey Avenue in Winter Garden, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The shooter remained on scene and OCSO reported no threat to the community. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Community brief · Winter Garden, FL
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Golf Classic, a scramble-style tournament, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. The event is designed for business leaders to network with clients, prospects and staff on the course. Registration includes green and cart fees, specialty sponsor holes, practice balls, catered lunch, two-drink tickets, door…
Community brief · Winter Garden, FL
Horizon High School's chorus has been selected to perform at Disney's Candlelight Processional during EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The group will sing at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, on stage in the American pavilion. The Candlelight Processional features a retelling of the Christmas story with a 50-piece orchestra, choir and celebrity guest narrator. Simu Liu, known for playing Shang-Chi in Marvel films, will narrate during…
Community brief · Winter Garden, FL
The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 6 p.m. at 7011 Kiran Patel Drive in Winter Garden. Admission is free, but activities including pumpkin painting, inflatables and a dunk tank require purchased wristbands available at the event.
