🌱 How did Oakland just save $38,000 on fire protection costs?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Oakland just save $38,000 on fire protection costs?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oakland amends fire service agreement with Orange County (wintergardenvox.com) — Oakland has renegotiated its fire service agreement with Orange County, trimming about $38,000 from what the town will pay for fire and rescue coverage this year. The new formula ties Oakland’s fee to whichever taxable value increase is lower—countywide or townwide—giving residents some relief after a recent county fire tax hike. Town leaders say they’re satisfied for now but expect more talks ahead.
   

📸 Around Oakland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Yoga on the Porch
  Oakland FL Calendar , 126 Petris Avenue , Oakland
  9:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Reserved - Oakland Meeting Hall
  Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
• Yoga on the Porch
  Oakland FL Calendar , 126 Petris Avenue , Oakland
  10:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Reserved - Oakland Meeting Hall
  Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760

Monday December 22

• Yoga on the Porch
  Oakland FL Calendar , 126 Petris Avenue , Oakland
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Town Commission Regular Meeting (CANCELLED)
  Oakland FL Calendar , 221 N Arrington , Oakland
• Town of Oakland Farmers Market
  Oakland FL Calendar , 126 Petris Avenue , Oakland
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Town Hall Closes Early at 12:00 PM
  Oakland FL Calendar Oakland, FL 34760
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• A Merry Winter Garden Light Show
  Winter Garden, FL Calendar , Winter Garden City Hall , Winter Garden
  6:00 pm
• Holiday Fridays on the Plaza
  Winter Garden, FL Calendar , Historic Downtown, Centennial Plaza Gazebo , Winter Garden
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Arabella's Angels @ Macy's Winter Garden!
  Macy's , 3215 Daniels Rd , Winter Garden
  10:00 am
• Jolly Fellow Visits the Farmers Market
  104 S Lakeview Ave , Winter Garden
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost cat in Oakland, Florida at the apartments The Avenue at Oakland.
  The cat is at the back door of building one near the garages Hopefully the owner sees his post and the cat finds you. (Nextdoor Oakland)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Oakland. Apply here.
• Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC posted a job opening for Sales Associate - Winter Garden Village - 1202 in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Garden

• Winter Garden considers ordinance establishing e-bikes rules (orangeobserver.com)
• A Merry Winter Garden Light Show (mycentralfloridafamily.com)
• Orlando Housing Development Promised 5-Min Drive to Disney Years Ago Finally Sees Progress (motorbiscuit.com)

Ocoee

• Windsor Landing home tops Ocoee home sales from Dec. 8 to 14 (orangeobserver.com)

Ok Oakland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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