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Annabelle Sikes
January 23, 2024

Poke Burri set to open first Florida location in Winter Garden

The eatery plans to open its doors Thursday, Feb. 1, off West Colonial Drive.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 22, 2024

Ocoee High leads 2022-23 OCPS graduation rates

The district's average graduation rate among its 22 traditional high schools is 95.5%.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 22, 2024

Town of Windermere, Olympia High hand out nearly 100 trees to residents

The annual tree giveaway in honor of Arbor Day was hosted Saturday, Jan. 20.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 22, 2024

Plant expert presenting book talk about edible nature

Peggy Sias Lantz will speak this Wednesday, Jan. 24, at WGHF's Heller Hall in downtown Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 22, 2024

PHOTOS: DSES Dragon Fest

Students at Dillard Street Elementary School had a blast playing together at the outdoor festival.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 21, 2024

Winter Garden community rallies behind single mom

On Christmas Eve, her only car — and means of work — was repossessed. A few weeks later, single mom Noemi Morales has been blessed by West Orange’s generosity.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 21, 2024

Olympia football's Tyler Cross commits to Wofford College

Titans' two-way star selects the FCS program over UCF, Liberty, Temple and handful of others FBS programs

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Sam Albuquerque
January 21, 2024

Dr. Phillips girls basketball tops St. Thomas Aquinas in battle of state champions, sets sights on three-peat

After topping the Raiders 56-42, the Panthers are again showing that they're the favorites to win their third straight state title

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Annabelle Sikes
January 20, 2024

3Natives ownership is a family’s dream come true

Santos and Maritza Amador immigrated in 1990 to the United States from Honduras with nothing. Now, they are the new owners of 3Natives in Horizon West, with the help of their two teenage children.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 19, 2024

Foundation president delivers State of the Academy address

In addition to Dave Buckles’ address, several student groups performed at the annual Foundation Academy event.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Ninety-seven-year-old couple celebrating 78th wedding anniversary in West Orange County

Ralph and Nora Caparoula Robinson are visiting their daughter in Ocoee to celebrate their anniversary Friday, Jan. 19.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Lakers celebrate new additions

Windermere Preparatory School hosted two ribbon cuttings Thursday, Jan. 11, to celebrate upgrades to the campus.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 19, 2024

Helena Modern Riviera to open at ICON Park

The concept is owned by Jonathan and Angelica Pluvinet, known also for owning Rosallie Le French Cafe and Mangoni Italian Market Pizza in downtown Winter Garden.