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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • December 12, 2023
Obituary: Steven Wayne Marbais

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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