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Eric Gutierrez
July 17, 2019

Horizon West man earns Food Network win

Alessandro Caria recently won the Food Network’s “Christmas in July” Holiday Baking Championship.

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Eric Gutierrez
July 17, 2019

Ocoee sets tentative millage rate

The tentative millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year is set at 5.75 mils, but it is expected to be lowered later in the budget process.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Hannah Swayze
July 17, 2019

West Orange homes given access to reclaimed water

Two recent projects in Winter Garden and Ocoee have outfitted numerous residences with reclaimed water for irrigation use.

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Hannah Swayze
July 17, 2019

‘Mind over matter’ Shann Cliburn is Winter Garden's first female fire lieutenant

Shann Cliburn, of the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department, earned a promotion to become the first female fire lieutenant in the city’s history.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2019

Finding the Lost Sheep expands community ministry

Finding the Lost Sheep is turning a former church building on Klondike Street into an outreach center for the community.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 17, 2019

Oakland rejects zoning for apartments on West Colonial

Oakland town commissioners voted 4-1 to deny the zoning change, which would have allowed the developer to build 242 units on 11 acres along West Colonial Drive.

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Hannah Swayze
July 17, 2019

Town Council takes steps toward new trail system

Windermere leaders gave approval for a variance for a new sign, approved acquisition of railroad right-of-way and continued their cut-through traffic discussion July 9.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 16, 2019

Windermere resident spearheads painted-rocks project in Windermere

Windermere resident Molly Rose is spearheading the “#WindermereRocks” project — painting rocks and leaving them around town for others to find.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
July 16, 2019

County officials begin 2020 Census campaign

Orange County officials are preparing to conduct the 2020 Census, which aims to count every person living in the county.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
July 16, 2019

OCPS releases school grades, district grade

No school in West Orange County received a grade lower than C.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 16, 2019

Oasis Church in Winter Garden hopes to aid migrants

Oasis Winter Garden is collecting supplies and preparing to send a team to a shelter in McAllen, Texas, to serve released migrant families.

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Sarah Cavacini
July 16, 2019

Dr. Phillips High senior wins scholarship for entrepreneur project

Local high school graduate Ritiga Ravichandran received $1,000 courtesy of the Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce for her idea to market an organic and non-GMO snack food.

Southwest Orange
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Hannah Swayze
July 16, 2019

OCSO to crack down on traffic violations through July 21

Orange County Sheriff's Office will participate in Operation Southern Shield until July 21, cracking down on traffic violations on local roads and interstates.

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Tim Freed
July 16, 2019

Rotary Club of Horizon West moving to larger space

The club will now meet at Springhill Suites by Marriott.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 16, 2019

OCPS to host two-day public safety drill at Windermere, Ocoee high schools

The two-day training exercise will simulate an active assailant scenario and student reunification, OCPS said.

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