Year in Photos 2015: June

Axum Coffee roasts its beans at a space inside the new Plant Street Market. Neal Faul is Axum’s trained roasting expert. Published June 18. Trees: Winter Garden residents Donna and Jonathan Robinson traveled hundreds of miles by boat to deliver food, me

Orange County Fire Rescue firefighters from Station 35 off Winter Garden Vineland Road in Windermere rescued 12 ducklings that were stuck in a storm drain in the Enclave at Berkshire Park neighborhood. Published June 18.

Dr. Phillips resident Rene Roy served in 14 different locations in seven countries during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps 380th Fighter, 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Published June 4.

Ocoee resident Gaven Arana is only 7, but he is becoming a representative for those battling arthritis, a disease usually associated with the elderly. Published June 11.

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn, representatives of the Windermere Police Department and family members of Officer Robert G. German attended National Police Week 2015 from May 11 to 16, in Washington, D.C. Published June 11.

The Helen Highwater Stringband was one of several headliners for the 2015 Bluegrass Concert Series at the Garden Theatre. Published June 11.

Olympia High faculty member Meire Silva took a selfie with Darryl Baptiste, Medelin Neptune and Kervens Senat at the school’s 2015 graduation. Published June 4.

Candace Brown and Jonelle Nelson were members of Ocoee High School’s Class of 2015. Published June 4.

At Dream Big Horse Club and Rescue, kids rescue animals, and animals rescue kids. But now, the club needs help from the outside to be sure its programs can continue. A horse named Red boards at the Winter Garden-based rescue. Published June 18.

Gov. Rick Scott held a press conference at Bright Future Electric’s Ocoee headquarters to recognize the business’ success. Published June 18.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced her the INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative at her 2015 State of the County address. Published June 18.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority celebrated the opening of the interchange of State Road 429 and Schofield Road. Published June 4.