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🌱 Meet the Winter Garden jeweler honored with a 2025 industry scholarship.

Also, don't miss Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Winter Garden Patch calendar

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Hello again Winter Garden! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Winter Garden jeweler honored with a 2025 industry scholarship.
  • Winter Garden man killed in single-car crash on SR-429 Monday
  • Why is a Winter Garden man jailed in an Iowa abuse case?

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 24 Karat Club SEUS Announces Recipients of 2025 Industry Scholarships (southernjewelrynews.com) — Winter Garden’s Plantation Jewelers is in the spotlight as staff member Basdai Ann Glidden earns a 2025 “Diamond in the Rough” scholarship from the 24 Karat Club Southeastern United States. The award supports her continued jewelry education, alongside several other recipients across the Southeast who will be honored at the club’s black-tie banquet in August.
   

2. 30-year-old man killed after vehicle strikes pole along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say (clickorlando.com) — A 30-year-old Winter Garden man died Monday afternoon after his car left northbound State Road 429 near Ocoee Apopka Road and struck an electric pole, troopers said. The crash, the second fatal wreck on SR-429 that day in Orange County, remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
   

3. 2nd Arrest in Connection to Injured Child in Cedar Falls (kwayradio.com) — A man from Winter Garden has been arrested alongside a Texas mother in connection with a severely injured child brought to a Cedar Falls clinic, where staff quickly suspected abuse. Authorities say the child suffered serious injuries, and both adults are now charged with child endangerment with serious injury and held on bond. No trial details or outcomes were provided.
   

4. Full Episode: DeSantis outlines plan for Florida AI restrictions, and lawmakers in Tallahassee prepare to tackle affordable health care (baynews9.com) — Florida’s push to restrict certain AI uses and looming changes to Affordable Care Act subsidies could significantly affect local families, including Winter Garden resident Lynnette Bidwell, who says rising premiums are already disrupting care. Lawmakers are weighing long-term health proposals while many Floridians face tough choices about paying higher rates, switching plans, or going uninsured.
   

5. George J. Andrews (villages-news.com) — A Winter Garden resident, Jordan Messina, is among the grandchildren mourning the passing of 84-year-old George J. Andrews of Summerfield, a proud Army veteran and longtime Walt Disney World carpenter. His obituary highlights his deep love for family, his 27-year Disney career, and his joy in travel, sunshine, and time by the pool. Donations in his memory are suggested to The Winking Warrior Foundation.
   

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  • Hello everyone, good morning.
    I found a cat on the street and I can't keep him because my daughter is allergic. I've already looked for the owner, but I couldn't find him. Would… (Nextdoor Massey Ave)
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    I’m Chelsea, a local licensed agent. I help people find life insurance, final expense coverage, and mortgage protection plans that fit their needs… (Nextdoor Watermark)
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  • National Roofing Contractors Association posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable) in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Garden here.

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