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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 9, 2023
West Orange senior tackles mental health in documentary

Senior Christopher Martin created recently ‘Burning Image,’ a documentary featuring the local fire department that highlights the importance of firefighter mental health.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 8, 2023
Police work is a family affair

Longtime Ocoee Police Department officer Bill Wagner has inspired his daughter to follow in his footsteps. Hannah Wagner, 22, was sworn into the Winter Garden Police Department Thursday, March 23.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 7, 2023
Follow the Easter egg trail in Winter Garden

Children can visit participating businesses Saturday in downtown Winter Garden for some special treats.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 7, 2023
Drivers needed to deliver food boxes

1,000 West Orange County families will receive necessities during the spring Food for Families event.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 7, 2023
Ocoee fire department holding open house

Residents will have a chance to meet the first responders, check out the vehicles and tour the station at the Ocoee Fire Rescue Department open house.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 7, 2023
Urban Air leaps into Hamlin

The adventure park plans to open in the Hamlin area at the end of April.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 7, 2023
UCP West Orange Charter School hires new principal

The new principal Sean Mikels will replace former principal Tom Brickel who resigned from his position due to the pressure of his job responsibilities.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 7, 2023
HW Rotary Club collecting toilet paper to benefit Eight Waves

The club's goal is to collect 2,000 rolls from local community members.

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  • By Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2023
DeSantis orders investigation into Disney district’s final act

The Reedy Creek Improvement District board of directors gave governing authority to Disney prior to the district’s dismantling.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 6, 2023
Windermere Prep students travel to Tanzania, Africa

Twenty-seven Windermere Preparatory School students traveled to Tanzania in east Africa for eight days filled with education, exploration and community service.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 6, 2023
DG Doughnuts hosting first Pop Up Ocoee Makers Market

Small business owners will gather in the city of Ocoee to sell items including candles, cookies, house plants, jewelry, candy and pies.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • April 6, 2023
Hash House A Go Go opening in Horizon West in May

The eatery is known for its twisted farm food and crafted cocktails.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 5, 2023
Oakland debates water tower lights

Most residents are in favor of the lights on the newly painted water tower in the town of Oakland but want them dimmed.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 5, 2023
Horizon West Library details emerge

The newest branch of the Orange County Library System will be built in the Horizon West Regional Park and is scheduled to open in spring 2025.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 5, 2023
Water Spring Elementary rallies around crossing guard

Kathie McDaniel lost her mother and husband in just two weeks but couldn’t afford to take time off work. Parents in the Horizon West community set up a GoFundMe account to allow her time to grieve.

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