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Gabby Baquero
July 27, 2017

Eleven-home community gets preliminary approval

Winter Garden approved the first reading of a proposal to rezone three acres of property on Plant Street for a planned-unit development.

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Gabby Baquero
July 27, 2017

Winter Garden Commission meeting set for July 27

The Winter Garden City Commission will vote on the second readings for a 12.54-acre commercial development, medical marijuana retail dispensaries and a proposed 11-home residential development.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 26, 2017

Winter Garden police arrest UCF student on grade-hacking charges

Police say Orlando resident Samuel Williams, 25, was involved in a grade-hacking incident at the university in May.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 25, 2017

Oakland Commission to meet Tuesday, July 25

A number of public hearings will have their second reading at this meeting.

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Gabby Baquero
July 25, 2017

Ocoee police officer shoots, kills family dog

A family is seeking answers after their 11-year-old dog was shot by an Ocoee police officer Monday, July 17.

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Gabby Baquero
July 24, 2017

COPS CORNER 7.03.17

One man got caught trying to steal by an off-duty deputy and two individuals tried calling 911 to complain about the police.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 21, 2017

Lucky's Lake Swim founder gives tips on open-water swimming

Open-water swimming has taken off with the popularity of triathlons, and Lucky’s Lake Swim in Dr. Phillips is one place to dive right into it.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 21, 2017

Windermere police to carry opioid-blocking medication Narcan

Windermere police officers have been issued and recently undergone training for opioid-blocking medication Narcan.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 21, 2017

Winter Garden City Commission OKs first reading of city dispensary ban

If approved at the second reading July 27, the ban will prohibit medical marijuana dispensing facilities within Winter Garden city limits.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 21, 2017

Arming first responders

A local paramedic is raising money to purchase life-saving Kevlar vests for area firefighters going to calls where there might be an active shooter.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 20, 2017

West Orange teen named finalist in Reed Nissan's Cars for Kids giveaway

Ashley, a West Orange County resident in the state’s extended foster care program, was named as one of six finalists in Reed Nissan’s Cars For Kids Giveaway.