🌱 What investigators say happened on SR-429 near Ocoee Apopka Road
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In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say happened on SR-429 near Ocoee Apopka Road
- Could Central Florida mosquitoes really spread dangerous ‘Sloth Fever’?
Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 30-year-old man killed after vehicle strikes pole along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say (clickorlando.com) — A fatal single-vehicle crash on SR-429 near Ocoee Apopka Road killed a 30-year-old Winter Garden man Monday afternoon, according to state troopers. The northbound Nissan Sentra left the roadway near mile marker 29 and struck an electric pole. This was the second deadly crash on SR-429 in Orange County that day, and the investigation continues. 
• Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever' cases in Florida. Here's what experts found (clickorlando.com) — Central Florida residents, including those in Ocoee, may be relieved to learn new University of Florida research suggests common local mosquitoes are poor spreaders of “Sloth Fever.” While travel-related cases dropped sharply this year, scientists are now testing whether Florida’s no-see-ums can transmit the virus, helping refine future public health guidance for our region.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Open Day at the Gardens
Nehrling Gardens Gotha, FL 34734
10:00 am -
Red Light Hearing Board
Ocoee, FL Calendar , 1 N. Bluford Ave. , Ocoee
9:00 am -
25th Annual Operation Santa
Ocoee, FL Calendar Ocoee, FL 34761
5:30 pm -
Kobalt 27: K27 Holiday Party at Rock n Rev
Rock 'N Rev Ocoee , 8969 W Colonial Dr , Ocoee
7:00 pm -
City Hall Closed
Ocoee City Hall - Ocoee FL 34761
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Open Day at the Gardens
Nehrling Gardens Gotha, FL 34734
10:00 am -
Apopka Police Code Enforcement Hearings
Apopka, FL Calendar , 120 East Main Street , Apopka
1:30 pm -
Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board - CANCELLED
Winter Garden, FL Calendar , 300 W Plant Street , Winter Garden
6:30 pm -
Development Review Committee
Winter Garden, FL Calendar , 300 W Plant Street , Winter Garden
9:30 am -
Community Feeding by Hope Along the Way
Winter Garden, FL Calendar , Community Resource Center 125 Center Street , Winter Garden
12:00 pm -
Apopka City Council Meeting
Apopka, FL Calendar , 120 East Main Street , Apopka
7:00 pm -
Camp Wewa Private Rental
Apopka, FL Calendar , 221 S. Binion Road , Apopka
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Pine Hills
- Proposed Ya Ya Alert Act aims to honor Pine Hills shooting victim by saving lives (cfpublic.org)
- Orange County's Community Centers Making Significant Impact (ocfl.net)
Winter Garden
- 2nd Arrest in Connection to Injured Child in Cedar Falls (kwayradio.com)
- 15 Vegetables That Laugh at Frost (Your Winter Garden Starter List) (goodmenproject.com)
- PHOTOS: Thousands attend live nativity in Horizon West (orangeobserver.com)
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