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  • Michael Eng
  • December 15, 2023
PHOTOS: Santa’s Wonderland Village

Santa's Winter Wonderland Village is offering plenty of holiday fun for a few more days.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 15, 2023
Obituary: Mary Jannett Ritten

Obituary: Mary Jannett Ritten, 88, died Dec. 13, 2023.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 15, 2023
Warning: Residents duped by counterfeit electronics

Two locals have reported being scammed by the same teenager into purchasing fake items from Facebook Marketplace.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 15, 2023
Villatel Orlando Resort opens off I-Drive

The destination is a one-of-a-kind "villa hotel" offering top-tier private villa rentals with hotel-style standards and amenities.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • December 15, 2023
TERRIFIC 20: Meet 20 of the area's top boys basketball players

Basketball season is in high gear, so read up on Southwest, West Orange's top boys basketball players for 2023-24

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  • By Sam Albuquerque
  • December 15, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Karson Vazquez, Horizon boy soccer

After leading Horizon to a 14-4-4 record last season, captain Karson Vazquez is ready to finish high school career on a high note

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 14, 2023
Meet Alyssa Parsons: Windermere Prep's newest girls soccer star

After scoring 35 goals for Apopka High as a freshman, Alyssa Parsons is ready to bring even more goals to Windermere Prep.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 14, 2023
Cycling club collecting for bike drive

The Central Florida Cyclist group is raising funds to provide bicycles to children in Winter Garden.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 14, 2023
Gas district names Brent Haywood CEO, general manager

Haywood will succeed Samuel Davis Jr., who will retire in March 2024 after 16 years in the position.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant opens in Windermere

The Lakeside Village location celebrated its grand opening Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ to close Ocoee location

The last day the Ocoee location will be open is Monday, Dec. 18.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
Henko Cafe to open in Windermere

The family-owned and operated eatery will open in the location formerly occupied by Loop Cafe.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • December 14, 2023
First Hope starts new podcast to help families

“Inclusive Insights: Stories of Hope,” aims to create a sense of community for families with children who have unique abilities, and those who don’t.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 14, 2023

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

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 13, 2023
Lakeview Middle adopts new mascot

The adoption took place following discussions with students and parents at the Winter Garden middle school.

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