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Annabelle Sikes
December 8, 2023

Ocoee crossing guard to host Christmas party for children

Ocoee crossing guard Leonarda Richardson — known to the children as “Mrs. Lee” — is throwing a Christmas party for the students she helps.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 7, 2023

Qualifying ends for Oakland election

Two candidates have qualified for the mayor’s seat. One incumbent is unopposed, and one seat is left empty.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Winter Garden Polar Express event will be held on Dec. 8

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to host the special event put on by the Writer's Block Bookstore

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in overnight accident near Apopka-Vineland Road

A 32-year-old female died after she lost control of a motorcycle while traveling eastbound on Palm Parkway near Apopka-Vineland Road.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
December 7, 2023

See inside MLB star Johnny Damon’s Windermere home

The MLB player and Dr. Phillips High alum has listed his Windermere estate for $30M.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Annabelle Sikes
December 7, 2023

Windermere actress, producer premieres film

Jan Taylor Hendricks and co-producer Devin Collins recently completed the black comedy, ‘Julie’s Secret.’

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 7, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Windermere High School Winter Wonderland

The holiday event featured games and giveaways, pictures with Santa Claus, performances, storytime with the school’s Homecoming king and queen, and even a surprise snowfall.

Observer School Zone
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Scoutmaster closing 2023 with retirement

Todd Shaw has assisted 30 teens in Troop 145 in obtaining their Eagle scout rank.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

SunRidge Middle Snack Shack provides opportunities for inclusion

The Winter Garden school teaches students with special needs the skills to take lunch and snack orders, handle money transactions, and select and deliver the food items purchased.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Schwenn Services reaches 20-year milestone

The father-son air-conditioning and electrical company in Winter Garden has met the needs of customers in the Central Florida area for two decades.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Special Hearts Farm holding virtual fundraiser

Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Virtual Stars is Dec. 8 through 10 and will benefit Special Hearts Farm.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2023

Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
December 6, 2023

Christian Brothers Automotive opens in Ocoee

The locally owned, faith-based automotive shop has opened its doors to offer full-service maintenance and repair to cars for residents in Ocoee and surrounding communities.