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Annabelle Sikes
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Central Florida Chili Cook Off

Residents sampled and judged a plethora of chili at the annual Central Florida Chili Cook Off hosted by Legacy Events for Education.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: SunRidge Middle “Under the Stars” dance

Students from all three grades gathered in the cafeteria for a fun evening of music and dancing.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Prevost celebrates 100th anniversary in Winter Garden

Prevost, a leader in ultra-luxury motor coaches, hosted a 100th anniversary celebration Thursday, Feb. 15, for employees, customers and local officials at its service center in Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee celebrates Mardi Gras

McKey Street was the place to be Friday, Feb. 9, as the city of Ocoee hosted a Mardi Gras block party.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 town of Windermere awards and recognition ceremony

The annual event honors town staff, police officers and community partners.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
February 17, 2024

Ocoee PD updates officer-involved shooting of minor

After responding to shoplifting reports at Walmart and following a pursuit, an Ocoee police officer shot the suspect, who is a minor.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Westbrooke Elementary's annual daddy, daughter dance

Dads and their daughters enjoyed an evening of dancing and fun at the Westbrooke Elementary masquerade ball

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Annabelle Sikes
February 17, 2024

Windermere gathers more Town Hall input

Residents continue to voice concerns, thoughts and opinions relating to topics such as the building’s historical designation, safety, the gazebo and the grant.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 16, 2024

Roper YMCA plans Healthy Community Day of Action

Interactive stations will teach attendees how to live healthy at the YMCA event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 16, 2024

Oakland police searching for suspect in nature preserve break-in

A museum window was smashed and a historical display was stolen from the Oakland Nature Preserve Thursday night.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
February 16, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Chalier Torres, Windermere boys basketball

Windermere boys basketball’s Chalier Torres holds currently a 3.8 unweighted GPA and crossed recently the 1,000-point mark.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 16, 2024

West Orange High alum to host free youth basketball clinic

Wendell Coates Jr. will host 150 kids for a free basketball clinic in March.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 16, 2024

City of Ocoee accepting applications for neighborhood-matching grant program

The grant program looks to assist residents, in the form of grants, with making improvements to their neighborhoods.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 16, 2024

Garden Theatre announces 2024-25 season

In addition to five full-length theatrical presentations, the season will be dotted with weekend events, including concerts, comedy, dance, movies and holiday offerings.