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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.

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Brittany Gaines
July 20, 2017

Sheridan at Windermere opens its doors

The new assisted-living facility welcomed its first residents this week

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Transcending Grief: Son's memory fuels mother’s passion for aerial fitness

After losing her son to a genetic disease four years ago, Shelly Ogden developed an interest in a hobby that helps her feel closer to him.

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Windermere to build veterans monument

The new monument will feature columns that represent each branch of the U.S. military.

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

OCSO about 200 deputies short

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is currently struggling to fill all its vacancies.

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Windermere braces for tighter budget

The Windermere town manager predicts the council might need to put some projects on hold due to insufficient funding and a need to prioritize.

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

OCPS: Education bill will dilute resources

School district officials said the charter school-friendly House Bill 7069, which took effect July 1, mandates an inequitable charter-to-public-school funding ratio.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2017

Development coming to Hull Island in Oakland

The town is approaching the project carefully because of wetlands and evidence of ancient Indian activity on the property.

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Gabby Baquero
July 18, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for July 18

Tonight, Ocoee city leaders will vote on the first reading of a preliminary site plan for a skilled nursing facility and the second reading for the State Road 429 Overlay District.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 17, 2017

GALLERY: Meet a Gatorland Wrangler at Winter Garden Library

Kids of all ages got to learn about and come face to face with some cool, creepy creatures.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 17, 2017

GALLERY: Life Church Horizon West ‘Moana’ Movie Night

Horizon West community members enjoyed an evening eating popcorn and watching “Moana” under the stars.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 13, 2017

GALLERY: Read to Sydney Grand Reopening

Read to Sydney has moved to a new location in the West Oaks Mall, near JCPenney.

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Brittany Gaines
July 13, 2017

Orlando Health announced new construction plans for its Horizon West hospital

Phase two of construction will include a six-level, nearly 190,000-square-foot hospital

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Gabby Baquero
July 12, 2017

OCPS: ‘We are more than just a letter grade’

Orange County Public Schools has created an easy-to-read website for parents to get a more comprehensive look at each of the school district’s 188 schools.

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