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Annabelle Sikes
July 26, 2024

Is the RV park proposal appropriate?

Residents in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area voiced mixed opinions on a proposed special exception request for an RV park with up to 277 camping sites at a community meeting.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
July 26, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Camp Roar at The First Academy

Children who are rising transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students enjoyed Summer Safari week at Camp Roar at The First Academy.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee PD identify body found at Starke Lake

The 31-year-old male victim has been identified as Terry DeWayne Werst.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Winter Garden’s Eddie Fernandes wins third World Long Drive title

Following a 362-yard drive to win a third World Long Drive Senior Division Championship, ‘Fast’ Eddie Fernandes, currently the No. 1 ranked WLD senior, calls it a career after 10 years.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Home field advantage: How host families are helping the Squeeze win

The Winter Garden Squeeze host family program aims to provide players with more than just a bed; it hopes to give these athletes a second home for their summer in West Orange.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee pizza joint reopens with help of original owner of former Winter Garden Pizza Company

Santora's Pizzeria, owned by Anthony Santora, has reopened its doors with the help of new general manager Willie Laboy.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Windermere reviews updated Town Hall renovation plan

Bathroom and kitchen upgrades took top priority during the Town Council workshop.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden lifeguards partner with fire department for training

The city of Winter Garden lifeguards partnered with the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department to complete an in-service training scenario.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Windermere Little League 8-10 softball All-Stars prepare for Southeast regionals

Following dominant performances the 8- to 10-year-old All-Star team from Windermere is headed to Tennessee for the final and toughest championship of its season.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 24, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Florida Senate District 15 Democratic Primary

Two Democratic candidates — Randolph Bracy and Geraldine Thompson, incumbent, — are running for the Florida State Senate District 15 seat in the Aug. 20 primary.