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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 17, 2024

Obituary: Joseph "Joe" Pollard Andrews III died Jan. 3, 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 16, 2024

W.O. Foundation accepting applications for Petro Foundation scholarship

The deadline to submit entries for the chamber scholarship is March 15.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 16, 2024

Driver killed in one vehicle crash in Horizon West

Despite the crash only being reported at 7:19 a.m., the police report states a resident of the area may have heard the crash happen at 10 p.m.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 16, 2024

Burgers 'N Fries now available inside Santora's Pizzeria

The ghost kitchen offers customers specialty burgers and sandwiches created by Anthony Santora.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 16, 2024

Orange County to host community meeting for Gotha property

An applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from Restricted Country Estate - Cluster District to Country Estate District to allow for four homes through a lot split on 11.3 acres.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 15, 2024

PHOTOS: 2023 city of Ocoee Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration

The city of Ocoee hosted its 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration Monday, Jan. 15.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 15, 2024

Green thumbs blossom at Windermere Elementary

The Learning Garden Club at Windermere Elementary takes care of fruiting trees, raised vegetable garden beds, a pineapple patch, an herb garden and two pollinator gardens.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 15, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 11, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 15, 2024

SOBO Artist of the Month: Anna Zucker

Local artists shed light on their talents and creations in this monthly feature.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 14, 2024

PUMPED UP: Horizon West residents say more accessible gas stations are overdue

Currently, three gas stations are planned for the community. Those include a 7-Eleven along Seidel Road, a 7-Eleven at Flamingo Crossings and a Wawa at Hamlin along Avalon Road.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 13, 2024

Southern Cross trains service dogs for veterans

Southern Cross Service Dogs, located in Oakland, has a nonprofit arm dedicated to enriching lives by providing service dogs at no cost to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 12, 2024

Obituary: Virginia "Ginger" White Jackson

Obituary: Virginia "Ginger" White Jackson died Jan. 9, 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 12, 2024

Girls experience Broadway’s “Aladdin”

Thirteen girls from One Winter Garden were treated to a day of theater and cuisine in the Dr. Phillips Center's first Community Giveback program of 2024.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 12, 2024

Passion project: Restaurateur reopens popular Ocoee pizzeria

Anthony Santora has been on a tumultuous journey throughout the past year as he works to maintain the legacy of Franco’s Pizza while also revamping the restaurant to make it his own.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 12, 2024

Restoration begins on iconic Methodist stained glass

The downtown Winter Garden church has embarked on a restoration project to clean and fortify the beautiful windows with the colorful Christian images.