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Michael Eng
January 11, 2019

Bentley Park estate sells for $3.8 million

Bentley Park estate sells for $3.8 million and tops all West Orange County, Florida, real-estate sales.

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Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

Dr. Redding in Grammy finals

Jeffery Redding, director of choral activities at West Orange High School, is among the Top 10 finalists in the running for a Grammy Music Educator Award.

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

FORECAST: Housing for seniors

West Orange County has numerous options and care levels when it comes to senior living.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2019

FORECAST: Oakland to showcase history, the arts in new facility

Oakland's elected officials and town staff hope the Arts & Heritage Center at Oakland will become a social hub for town residents and West Orange Trail users.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: A fresh start for West Orange High's FFA program

The future is bright for students in West Orange High’s FFA and agriscience programs, which are undergoing a makeover under teacher Kristy Lightbody’s tenure.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Meet Orange County Public Schools' new board members

With new faces representing five of the eight positions on the Orange County School Board, each hopes to bring change.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: West Orange area to get three new schools in 2019

School overcrowding has long been an issue in the ever-growing Horizon West community, but three new schools are set to open this fall.

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News

Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Former OPD chief John Mina takes on role of county sheriff

John Mina took the oath of office for his new position as Orange County sheriff Dec. 4.

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News

Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

Winter Garden's first black police officer recalls his time serving the community

Charles King was the first black man to be hired as a police officer by the Winter Garden Police Department.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

Lakeview Middle students, Winter Garden businesses partner to beautify campus

Thanks to partnerships with local businesses and volunteers, Lakeview Middle School students are able to work on beautifying their campus with monthly service projects.