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Annabelle Sikes
August 30, 2023

Blo Blow Dry Bar opens in Horizon West

North America’s original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise opened its newest bar Friday, Aug. 25.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2023

Oakland to get $320,900 state loan

The money Oakland will receive will be used as “back up” funding for the town’s alternative water project in case there is a shortfall in utility revenues.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 30, 2023

Crumbl Cookies opening in Hamlin next week

The grand opening of the store will include the giveaway of a free party box to one lucky winner.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

BREAKING: OCPS schools will close for Idalia

Classes will not be held at Orange County Public Schools schools Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Hurricane

Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

After-school activities will continue today, Tuesday, Aug. 29

OCPS will make a decision on the cancellation of school for Wednesday, Aug. 30, sometime today.

Hurricane

Michael Eng
August 28, 2023

OCPS schools will be open tomorrow

Any decision on the cancellation of after-school activities on Tuesday or school on Wednesday will be made later this evening or tomorrow morning.

Hurricane

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2023

Oakland preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia

Sandbags are available inside Oakland Town Hall; residents must fill their own.

West Orange Times & Observer
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By Observer Staff
August 28, 2023

Disney World Hosts Make-A-Wish families for World Princess Week Party

Disney surpasses 150,000 wishes granted for children with critical illnesses in biggest wish-granting event ever held at Disney World, which culminated in a Royal Ball with Disney princesses.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2023

Ocoee to open self-serve sandbag site

City residents can fill their own bags at the Ocoee Public Works facility on Maguire Road.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2023

Free sandbags for Winter Garden residents, businesses

The ready-made sandbags can be picked up at the Public Works Complex on West Bay Street in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
August 28, 2023

Duke Energy Florida gets ready for storm Idalia

As Orlando stays within storm Idalia's cone of impact, Duke Energy Florida continues to monitor the system while making the necessary preparations to better serve the community.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 28, 2023

Rosen Hotels reduces pricing ahead of Idalia

The hotel properties are offering “distress rates” to Florida residents to help people evacuate safely.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
August 26, 2023

West Orange, Southwest Orange teams show strength in season-openers

Week One of the 2023 prep football season is in the books, and teams from West Orange and Southwest Orange fared well.

Sports

Andrea Mujica
August 25, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee falls to Apopka 2-0

In what it was a defensive battle between the two teams from beginning to end, the Knights were not able to bring a victory home and fell to the Blue Darters 2-0 Friday, Aug. 25.