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  • June 29, 2022
Winter Garden woman dies in helicopter crash

Carolyn O'Connor, of Winter Garden, died when the Bell UH-1B helicopter in which she was a passenger crashed.

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  • Michael Eng
  • June 29, 2022
Orange County School Board approves raises for teachers

The compensation package represents a 6% increase to instructional payroll.

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  • June 29, 2022
1955-2022 — Peter Abatiello: teacher, coach, mentor, friend

Teachers and former students have been sharing their condolences and “Ab” stories on social media all week.

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  • June 29, 2022
Marriott Vacations Worldwide hiring for hundreds of jobs in Central Florida

The company is hiring locally for up to 150 well paid hourly positions and offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus across a variety of departments at its nine Central Florida resorts.

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  • June 29, 2022
The Hangry Bison expands leadership team

Following the success of the restaurant opening in Winter Garden, The Hangry Bison is continuing to grow and expand by hiring new culinary and operational talent.

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  • June 28, 2022
Orange County School Board selects Dr. Maria Vazquez as superintendent

Vazquez is currently the deputy superintendent for Orange County Public Schools.

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  • June 28, 2022
Orange Crate Cafe opens in previous Fat Mike's Hot Chicken location

The new business will offer southern comfort food and ice cream in downtown Winter Garden.

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  • June 27, 2022
DeSantis signs bill to expand opportunities for Bright Futures Scholarship

Under the new bill, work hours count toward the scholarship’s community-service requirements.

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  • June 27, 2022
Garden Theatre cancels upcoming production of 'A Bronx Tale' amid resignations

The Garden Theatre Board of Directors announced the cancellation on social media.

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  • June 25, 2022
PHOTOS: Windermere Police Foundation hosts 2022 Summertime Bash

The event included craft beer, food trucks, live music, bubbles, face painting and bounce houses.

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  • June 25, 2022
Oxford Chase home tops Winter Garden-area sales from June 11 to 17

The home at 14772 Ellingsworth Lane, Winter Garden, sold June 15, for $980,000.

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  • June 24, 2022
Foundation Academy hosts 2022 cheer summer camp

Campers learned dance moves, cheers, chants and jumps.

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  • June 24, 2022
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Michelle Stevens

Stevens earned third place in her weight category — 72 kilograms, during the USA Games.

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  • June 24, 2022
Disney will cover travel expenses for abortions

'We recognize the impact that today's Supreme Court ruling could have on many Americans and understand that some of you may have concerns,' an internal memo said.

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  • June 24, 2022
A new Florida Statute requires drivers to keep their music volume down

If music can be heard at 25 feet or more from your vehicle, you may get a ticket.

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