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Annabelle Sikes
April 23, 2023

Windermere leaders serve notice on unapproved tennis court usage

Parks and Recreation Chair Nora Brophy spoke during public comment to bring council awareness to the ongoing complaints about non-resident professionals teaching all non-residents on the town’s courts.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 22, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Ocoee FD Open House

The Ocoee Fire Department hosted its annual open house event on Saturday, April 22.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 22, 2023

Horse farm discussion postponed — again

A series of ordinances regarding the continued discussion of a property next to Crown Pointe Equestrian were postponed after the applicant requested a continuance at the Winter Garden City Commission meeting Thursday, April 13.

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Andrea Mujica
April 21, 2023

Ocoee High flag football, district champions

The Ocoee High flag football team became the Class 2A, District 5, champion for the first time in Knight Nation history.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 21, 2023

Following tragedy, faith guides the Savey family

Three years after a double murder rocked the town of Windermere, the Savey family is relying on faith. The killer was sentenced to four life terms in prison.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 21, 2023

Ocoee business expanding with third store

Jeff's Bagel Run, which opened in 2021 in Ocoee, has announced the location of its newest store in O-Town West, a new mixed-use community in southwest Orlando.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 21, 2023

West Orange Babe Ruth League presented with check at Ocoee City Commission meeting

The league was the beneficiary of the proceeds from the Chick-fil-A 5K Race & Fun Run held during this year's Ocoee Music Festival.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 20, 2023

Winter Garden PD collecting unused, expired drugs

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 20, 2023

Police arrest man accused of 'burglary spree' in Winter Garden

Thomas Kennedy, 45, faces charges of burglary and petit theft. He is held on a $4,000 bond.

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Annabelle Sikes
April 20, 2023

Winter Garden wins state awards for Water Conservation Drop Savers Poster Contest

The city recognized the winners of the contest at the April 13 City Commission meeting, immediately after Mayor John Rees proclaimed the month of April as Florida’s Water Conservation Month.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Le serving aboard guided-missile destroyer

U.S. Navy Ensign Ryan Le is from Ocoee.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: April 20, 2023

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Kim Allen, Oakland Presbyterian Preschool

Kim Allen has been in charge of teaching and shaping the lives of Oakland Presbyterian Preschool's youngest students for about 17 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 19, 2023

Second chances: Sheena Meade working to clear records

Windermere resident Sheena Meade has received a TED2023 award to continue helping rebuild the lives of people who have been incarcerated and rehabilitated but still have a criminal record.