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By LILY PARKER I WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
July 24, 2024

Fun on the Amalfi Coast

Summer School Zone writer Lily Parker shares her bucket-list travel plans for 2025.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 24, 2024

OCPS earns an “A”

A total of 88 Orange County Public Schools also received A’s, up from 77 in 2022-23.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 24, 2024

Pastor returns to Ethiopia with adopted sons

Renaut Van Der Riet took two of his boys on a mission trip to the African country where they lived for the first part of their lives before being taken to an orphanage and, ultimately, meeting Van Der Riet and his wife, Brooke.

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Michael Eng
July 24, 2024

Observer to host District 1 candidate debate

The sold-out event also will be live-streamed.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 24, 2024

Shine Bright actors staging ‘Shrek Jr.’

The acting studio in Winter Garden is taking young students into the swamp for its next performance July 25 and 26.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 24, 2024

Chamber hosting Political Hob Nob & Straw Poll

Tickets are available for the chance to meet many local candidates and participate in a straw poll.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 24, 2024

Mexican restaurant and tequila bar coming to Hamlin

Agave Bandido offers craft cocktails, fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, nachos and several brunch options.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 24, 2024

Single-car crash claims driver’s life

The unidentified Winter Garden woman was pronounced dead at the scene near Disney property.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 23, 2024

Back-to-school event taking place in Tildenville

Backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items and lunch will be provided for attendees.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 22, 2024

Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics opening in Hamlin

The OBGYN and cosmetic gynecologist business will host a grand opening event Saturday, July 27.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
July 20, 2024

THE UNSOLVED: New clue reignites Ocoee case

Stephen Alan Rosenblum has been missing from Ocoee for more than 30 years.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 19, 2024

Ocoee PD discover body at lake

The Ocoee Police Department are investigating the body of an apparent drowning victim who was found at Starke Lake.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 19, 2024

Local Orlando Health hospitals partner with Winter Garden Little League

The Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and the Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital have helped to install three new digital scoreboards at the local fields.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 19, 2024

City proposes millage rate, plans for budget hearings

The Winter Garden City Commission proposed to stick with the current millage rate of 4.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and scheduled two public budget hearings for September.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 19, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Randy Ruiz Jr., Windermere High baseball

Meet the rising Windermere High junior, and son of a former big leaguer, who saved the day in the baseball state semifinals and sent the Wolverines to the title game.