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Annabelle Sikes
November 11, 2022

Winter Garden Rants, Raves and Reviews partners with Winter Garden Police Department for Christmas Toy Drive

The two organizations will accept donations through Friday, Dec. 9, for over 400 children in the local community.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 11, 2022

Horizon West Flavor Fest set for Saturday

Enjoy the distinct and rich flavors of a variety of plates all evening.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 11, 2022

Matthew’s Hope Garden Party is Saturday

Get your costumes and table decorations ready for a fun evening that benefits West Orange County's homeless ministry.

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Michael Eng
November 11, 2022

Meadow Ridge home tops Ocoee sales from Oct. 22 to 28

The home at 2831 Maria Isabel Ave., Ocoee, sold Oct. 28, for $660,000.

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November 10, 2022

Area fares well after Hurricane Nicole

West Orange and Southwest Orange county experienced high winds, standing water, and downed trees and power lines but escaped major damage when the storm struck Central Florida.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 10, 2022

Windermere Police Department issues update after Tropical Storm Nicole

Windermere Police Chief David Ogden said the damage is not bad compared to past storms and that officers are continuing to asses damage.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 10, 2022

‘No one out-Chucked Chuck’

Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department Engineer Charles “Chuck” Rich, 35, died Saturday, Oct. 29.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 10, 2022

County issues lake advisory

All boat ramps in Orange County are closed, and officials are asking people to stay off the water until the storm passes.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 10, 2022

Winter Garden cancels commission meeting ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

The city commission meeting, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, has been canceled due to the approaching storm.

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Annabelle Sikes
November 10, 2022

The Art Room to host first 'Paint with the Police' event

The Art Room will welcome Windermere police officers to the studio on Saturday, Nov. 12.

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Michael Eng
November 10, 2022

Winding Bay home tops Horizon West sales from Oct. 22 to 28

The home at 10533 Petrillo Way, No. 173, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $989,990.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 10, 2022

These are the people and stories from West Orange County's past.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 9, 2022

Tildenville teacher flies to Middle East for military pinning

Jenna Vincitore surprised her husband during a ceremony in which he was promoted to U.S. Navy chief.

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Andrea Mujica
November 9, 2022

Spa, bakery could occupy new Ocoee building

The Ocoee City Commission approved 3-1 an amendment to the Ocoee Landings project that paves the way for a new three-story, 51,680-square-foot mixed-use building.