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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 29, 2024

State Farm awards $10,000 grant to Habitat

The donation will go toward the purchase of building materials and supplies for the next affordable home.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 29, 2024

Horizon West plans annual festival

The Horizon West Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Hamlin Town Center.

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Michael Eng
February 29, 2024

Man arrested in Madeline Soto case was not a Disney Cast Member

Stephan Sterns is the boyfriend of Madeline’s mother and is the last confirmed person to see her on the morning of Monday, Feb. 26.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 29, 2024

Evermore Orlando Resort opens in Lake Buena Vista

The $1.5 billion resort on 1,100 acres has become Orlando's "first-of-its-kind" beach paradise.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 29, 2024

Eight Waves launches Books for Babies initiative

The initiative, in partnership with Orlando Health, aims to foster early childhood literacy and bonding.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Taborfield Park Grand Opening

The 6.5-acre park features a playground, picnic area, fitness zone and more.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Angel Bodiford, Thornebrooke Elementary School

Program assistant Angel Bodiford has been at the elementary school since it opened 22 years ago.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 29, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

Bay Lake student earns barbecue lunch for class

Elementary school fourth-grader Aayat Beg’s kindness filled the hearts — and bellies — of her fellow classmates.

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Michael Eng
February 28, 2024

Inside the OCPS teachers health insurance impasse

There have been lots of numbers publicized regarding the proposed increase in health insurance costs for Orange County teachers. Here are the facts.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 28, 2024

Gotha Middle student first to win top honors/best in show at Florida State Junior Thespian Festival

Ava Petroski, 13, achieved a perfect score and beat out other writers from across the state in the yearly competition.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 28, 2024

Local veteran nonprofit SeaWaves hosting Paint to Heal event

The guided painting session, led by award-winning artist Monica Vazquez, will have its proceeds donated to the nonprofit to promote healing by funding the program.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

Meals on Wheels: Train museum showcases Dining in Style exhibition

One of the most memorable experiences of any passenger train ride was enjoying a fancy meal in the dining car.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

Ace Hardware opens in Horizon West

Walter and Patti Toole have opened their 13th store in Central Florida and already are planning for a 14th in Windermere.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 27, 2024

UPDATE: Two juveniles missing in Ocoee recovered safely

The Ocoee Police Department was searching for information regarding Ayden Ellijah Burns and Yessenia Lizmarie Massa who both were reported missing Sunday, Feb. 25.