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Annabelle Sikes
December 13, 2023

D-BAT to open in Winter Garden

The baseball training facility will offer batting cages, developmental youth camps and private lessons, as well as the latest equipment and hottest apparel for purchase.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 13, 2023

Pregnancy center fulfills dream

Belinda Ford opened the Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy in honor of her late cousin.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 13, 2023

Ballots set for 2024 municipal elections in West Orange County

Here are the latest election updates in Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere and Winter Garden.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 13, 2023

Duke Energy to reduce customer bills beginning January 2024

A typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh will see a decrease in their January 2024 bill of $11.29, or about 6%, when compared to December 2023.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 12, 2023

Horizon High among schools selected to test new OCPS pilot program

The technology in the program, known as OPENGATE, will screen every student and visitor for weapons to enhance security in schools.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 12, 2023

Obituary: Steven Wayne Marbais

Obituary: Steven Wayne Marbais, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 12, 2023

Obituary: Dr. James Steve Browder

Obituary: Dr. James Steve Browder died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

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Michael Eng
December 11, 2023

Florida Department of Education releases 2022-23 school grades

See how West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area schools fared.

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By Sam Albuquerque
December 11, 2023

Santa's Winter Garden Wonderland Village is now open

The free admission event includes free pictures with Santa and will go on until Saturday, Dec. 23.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Nehrling Gardens Amaryllis Festival 2023

The annual nature-themed holiday event brought guests to the historic gardens in Gotha.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 11, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Gymnastics USA Christmas Spectacular

The free, annual holiday event included an open gym, vendors, food trucks and a special appearance from Santa Claus.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 10, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 city of Ocoee Jolly Jamboree

The event festivities included the Holiday Dog Parade, tree lighting, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, carnival rides, downtown merchants, food trucks, and special performances.