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Michael Eng
May 26, 2023

Three ways to honor heroes this year on Memorial Day

Winter Garden, Windermere and Woodlawn all have ceremonies planned for Monday, May 29.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 26, 2023

AdventHealth opens new ER in Horizon West

The hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new offsite emergency room department located at the Flamingo Crossings Town Center Wednesday, May 17.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 25, 2023

Residents demand help with street-racing problem

Horizon West residents are tired of it. And now, they’re fighting back against the street racing issue that has plagued the area for years.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 25, 2023

Kavas Tacos & Tequila opens near Dr. Phillips

The restaurant opened its doors to guests Thursday, May 4.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 25, 2023

Wawa awards $1 million grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

The two organizations are partnering for a pilot program "Fly Beyond," which is to reach more than 53,000 households over a 12-month period.

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Andrea Mujica
May 24, 2023

Ocoee appoints members to Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will be in charge of rectifying the language in the elections chapter of the charter.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 24, 2023

PHOTOS: Garden club continues tree planting at Maxey Elementary

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society has planted 25 trees at 20 schools this year in its Plant it Pink program. The latest planting was Wednesday, May 24, at Maxey Elementary.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 24, 2023

Downtown Winter Garden welcomes taste of India

The Indian dishes are made fresh in the scratch kitchen of Cilantro, the newest restaurant on Plant Street.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 24, 2023

PHOTOS: Olympia High School graduation 2023

The Class of 2023 graduated Tuesday, May 23, at the Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 24, 2023

Oakland hires Andy Stewart for town manager role

Stewart served in the role for six years in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and has worked for several Florida municipalities in management positions. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Central Florida.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2023

Road widening prompts bridge construction

The iconic West Orange Trial bridge that has stood over Florida’s Turnpike for nearly 60 years had to be replaced because of the roadway widening below.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2023

WGHF honors war veterans in exhibition

Museum visitors can learn about West Orange County’s contributions to World War II in a display at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2023

Obituary: Marcus Albin Newberg

Obituary: Marcus Albin Newberg died Friday, May 12, 2023.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2023

Oakland hosting porch story time

Families can meet at Oakland's heritage center for a story and activity during Story Time on the Porch.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 21, 2023

Gas district receives $3.1 million grant

The funds will support repair, replacement and acquisition of equipment for Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, one of the fastest-growing public utility systems in Florida.