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  • February 15, 2024
Wellness park holding one-year celebration

The park in Ocoee is celebrating its first year of promoting health and wellness with a block party Saturday.

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  • February 15, 2024
The heat is on for chili cook-off

The festival features 30 chilis and is a benefit for Legacy Events for Education.

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  • February 15, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Matthew Thompson, Ocoee Middle

Matthew Thompson is the food and nutrition manager at Ocoee Middle School, and he is responsible for feeding more than 1,000 students breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.

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  • February 15, 2024
Unidentified bones leave case open in Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Police Department is asking the community for information regarding unidentified remains found in 2004.

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  • February 15, 2024
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Rec hosts Little Cupid’s Carnival

Children enjoyed Valentine's crafts, games and snacks on Valentine's Day.

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  • February 15, 2024
Stanton Optical now open in Ocoee

The new business utilizes innovative telehealth technology to provide fast, convenient eye exams, as well as offers a multitude of glasses and contact options.

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  • February 15, 2024
SOBO Artist of the Month: PJ Svejda

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

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  • February 15, 2024
OCPS presents 40% construction update for relief elementary school

The newest educational facility is being built in Horizon West to relieve overcrowding at Water Spring Elementary.

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  • February 15, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 15, 2024

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

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  • February 15, 2024
Horizon student earns essay scholarship for living in Disney’s backyard

A local Realtor sponsored the essay contest for high school seniors.

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  • February 15, 2024
National Signing Day: Student-athletes across West, Southwest Orange County make their college decisions

From all over West Orange and Southwest Orange County, Feb. 7 saw student-athletes from the entire sports landscape achieve something incredible: Sign their National Letters of Intent to play college sports.

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  • February 15, 2024
Ocoee City Commission names Craig Shadrix favorite for City Manager successor

Longtime Ocoee Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix was named by the Commission as choice to succeed retiring City Manager.

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  • February 15, 2024
SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

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  • February 14, 2024
Pooch pizzazz: Groomers create art at freestyling competition

Thirty-five competitors participated in the “anything goes” dog-grooming contest held in Ocoee.

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  • February 14, 2024
Disney gives update on affordable housing project

Representatives from Walt Disney World and The Michaels Organization are set to meet with Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, Feb. 15, to discuss the new project.

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