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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 5, 2021
Ocoee family filing lawsuit after man’s death

The family of Jean Samuel Celestin is filing a civil rights lawsuit against Ocoee and Windermere, as well as the four officers they feel are responsible for his death.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 5, 2021
Ocoee police seek information in shooting

The incident happened Monday, May 3, in a business parking lot on Silver Star Road.

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  • Troy Herring
  • May 5, 2021
Olympia student work selected for Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit

Three students from Olympia High School had their artwork selected for this year’s 2021 Dalí Student Surrealist Art Exhibit at the Salvador Dalí Museum.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 5, 2021
Windermere Brewing Company breaks ground

Members of the community gathered to celebrate the new Windermere business.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 5, 2021
Parents advocate for LaunchED to remain

For some families, Orange County Public Schools’ LaunchED@Home platform has been so beneficial they hope it will continue next year.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 5, 2021
Saima Plasencia takes over as Ocoee police chief

Ocoee’s new police chief, Saima Plasencia, is the first female to step into the role and lead the organization.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 5, 2021
Oakland approves Christian school

Family Christian School has been given approval to move its education program into the former Mosaic church property in west Oakland.

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  • Troy Herring
  • May 5, 2021
State to offer scholarships to Ocoee Massacre descendants

State Sen. Randolph Bracy has put into place a scholarship program for descendants of the Ocoee Massacre, as well as other black students in the city.

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  • Troy Herring
  • May 3, 2021
Community Health Centers to hold free vaccine event

The event will take place at CHC's Winter Garden location Tuesday, May 4, and will be open to anyone who is 18 years old and older.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 3, 2021
DeSantis announces halt to all local coronavirus emergency orders

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is using his executive power to suspend local COVID-19 emergency orders.

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  • Michael Eng
  • May 3, 2021
World's largest White Castle opens in Southwest Orange

The world's largest White Castle officially lowered its drawbridge to eager diners Monday, May 3, in Southwest Orange.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • May 2, 2021
Ocoee police searching for missing teen

Landen Spohr’s mother last saw him April 20.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 30, 2021
Saima Plasencia named Ocoee police chief

City Manager Robert Frank announced her appointment to the position is immediate.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • April 30, 2021
Orange County opens vaccination site in Winter Garden

Starting Tuesday, May 4, residents can get their COVID-19 shot at the West Orange Recreation Center.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • April 28, 2021
Garden Theatre, Mills family partner to launch new apprenticeship program

The William Daniel Mills Apprenticeship Program is being established in memory of young artist Daniel Mills.

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