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Annabelle Sikes
March 19, 2023

Windermere PD earns accreditation

The Windermere Police Department officially became an Accredited Police Agency by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in February. Accreditation has been a long-term goal of the department since Chief Dave Ogden joined in 2013.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 18, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Celtic Fest at Crooked Can

The eighth annual Celtic Fest included live performances, dancing, food specials and award-winning beer.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 18, 2023

Oakland Park home sells for $974,674

Oakland Park home tops Winter Garden sales from March 4 to 10.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 18, 2023

Horizon West home sells for $875,256

A home in the Waterleigh community of Horizon West tops all sales from March 4 to 10.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 18, 2023

Parents voice concerns over high demand for VPK programs in the area

VPK programs help children be more prepared for school when they reach kindergarten.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 17, 2023

Ocoee FD installing smoke alarms

Volunteers with the fire department and Red Cross will be going door-to-door Saturday, March 25, in the Prima Vista area.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 17, 2023

Matthew’s Hope turning 13

The homeless ministry is looking for sustaining donors to help keep the Matthew's Hope program in operation in West Orange County.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 17, 2023

Second Harvest promotes Windermere resident to chief health systems and financial officer

Dawn Koffarnus has been influential in helping the organization launch several social entrepreneurship revenue streams.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
March 17, 2023

Town of Windermere looking to fill two open job positions

The town is searching for a public works heavy equipment operator and a school crossing guard.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
March 17, 2023

City moves horse farm discussion to April

The Winter Garden City Commission heard passionate input from residents and the applicant.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 16, 2023

American Legion recognizes award winners

Post 63 held its annual American Legion awards ceremony March 9, and dozens of individuals and nonprofit organizations were presented checks.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 16, 2023

Bus abode: Couple converts school bus into home

Carlos Cabana and Zoé Sabattié, of Winter Garden, have moved into their home on wheels and are preparing for a nomadic life on the road with their 4-month-old daughter.