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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Boys Scouts honor Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson with a Golden Eagle Award

At its Golden Eagle fundraising dinner, local Boys Scouts organizers award Golden Eagles to Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson, Bloom & Grow Garden Society.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Kyle Goudy announces candidacy for Orange County School Board

Goudy is a father and the son of public educators. He has worked in the public school system and served as a public education advocate.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Goodwill hosting hiring event for Winter Garden, Clermont, Pine Hills stores

The Winter Garden store is searching for positions including cashier, textiles grader and store clerk.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Water Spring Elementary School welcomes new principal

Rachel Larsen will lead the young Otter students.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

West Orange Warriors host dance marathon

The $21,290 raised surpassed the Warrior-Thon committee's goal for 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Diana Hammond, Independence Elementary School

Ms. Hammond is the media specialist at Independence Elementary and has been with OCPS for 15 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

Chef concocts perfect recipe for new business venture

After he moved from his native Spain, Elias Herruzo Puerto said he couldn’t find an authentic paella in the United States. So, the Winter Garden resident made his own.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Town of Oakland Mayor

Sal Ramos and Shane Taylor are running for the mayor's seat, and both have opinions on how the town should be run.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

Enjoy bubbly at the nature preserve

The annual Pours at the Preserve is Saturday evening at the Oakland Nature Preserve.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2024

The 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational has kicked off

Starting on Monday, March 4 with its annual Pro-Am tournament, the PGA Tour has landed in Orlando for one of the most famous stops on its calendar, The Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Sports

Michael Eng
March 5, 2024

OCPS, teachers union strike deal

After a daylong hearing before the Orange County School Board, the school district and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association found common ground.