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Leticia Silva
October 21, 2025

Ocoee woman breaks back at daughter's wedding

Casie Constantine waited 10 months to see her daughter get married in Minnesota. Once there, she broke her back after a cow jumped on it.

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Leticia Silva
October 21, 2025

Winter Garden woman wins $11.3 million in lawsuit against Target

Woman sues Super Target for injuries; Orange County jury found Target to be 90% at fault for the incident.

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Leticia Silva
October 21, 2025

Ocoee couple accused of battery on teens

The occurrence happened Saturday, Oct. 18 at Valerie Rose Way and Douglas Edward Drive while teens rode their e-bikes.

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Leticia Silva
October 20, 2025

Halloween pet costume contest coming to Crooked Can

Nonprofit Our Cause 4 Paws Rescue is hosting a Halloween pet costume from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Crooked Can Brewing Co., at 426 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
October 20, 2025

West Orange County schools recognized as Schools of Excellence

West Orange County had 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and one high school were deemed Schools of Excellence.

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Leticia Silva
October 20, 2025

Ocoee pastor accused of forging former church member's life insurance policy

Pastor Gary Wheeler of Changing Your World Church in Ocoee and Katrina Ann Phillips, a licensed insurance agent, are facing felony charges for alleged fraud.

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Leticia Silva
October 16, 2025

Body found at Contemporary Resort near Disney; apparent suicide

A woman's body was found near Walt Disney World Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Orange County Sheriff's Office claims it was suicide.

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Leticia Silva
October 16, 2025

Ocoee to host girls golf day inspired by Harry Potter

The Girls Golf First Tee of Central Florida are hosting an afternoon of fun filled with magic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Forest Lake Golf Club.

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Liz Ramos
October 16, 2025

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital upgrades nearly 300 beds

New mattresses and technology will make patients' stays more comfortable.

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Leticia Silva
October 16, 2025

Oktoberfest brewing at Crooked Can

Crooked Can Brewing Co. is bringing back the biggest Oktoberfest in Central Florida for three days full of beer, food and entertainment as well as a new VIP area.

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Leticia Silva
October 16, 2025

Haunted house becomes tradition in Bay Hill

For 17 years, Matthew and Amy Allen have turned their home into a haunted house that has become a community tradition while raising money for causes like a kindness campaign.