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Danielle Hendrix
June 13, 2017

Gotha resident creates, releases virtual-reality game

Rick Terrell released his first virtual-reality game, Disc League, on both the Samsung Gear VR and HTC Vive platforms.

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
June 13, 2017

East Plant Street Overlay design plans pass first reading

Winter Garden Commissioners are taking steps to establish a design overlay for future development along East Plant Street.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
June 9, 2017

Winter Garden to install light at Hennis Road intersection

The city of Winter Garden confirmed it will add a traffic light at the Hennis Road and Plant Street intersection soon to appease concerned residents.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
June 9, 2017

Man robs Chick-Fil-A, punches woman at GameStop

Michael Joseph Mermel Klein is facing battery, petit theft and robbery charges.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2017

Teen training dog to help others

Fifteen-year-old Ashton Kaatz is working through New Horizons Service Dogs to give a disabled client a four-legged assistant.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2017

Media center dedicated to educator

The town of Oakland and Oakland Avenue Charter School unveiled a plaque that pays tribute to Francine Postell, a lifelong town resident and 21-year teacher in Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2017

Mrs. Laird says goodbye to Dillard Street Elementary

The former Teacher of the Year is leaving the only school she taught at after 24 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
June 6, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for June 6

Tonight Ocoee city commissioners will discuss the possibility of a new 4 Locos Tacos restaurant, the preliminary site plan for Ocoee Village and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
June 5, 2017

M/I Homes breaks ground on Heritage at Plant Street

Developer M/I Homes currently is working on the development of Heritage at Plant Street, a new Winter Garden neighborhood set to house 41 single-family and 43 town houses.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
June 5, 2017

Windermere gymnast finds motivation in the sport's mentality

A sprained neck kept 13-year-old Orlando Metro gymnast Amani Herring from competing in nationals, but it fueled her motivation to come back better than ever next season.

Sports

Michael Eng
June 2, 2017

Lines in the sand trap

Even after Orange County denied a transfer of development rights, Windermere Club owner Bryan DeCunha maintains the only possible outcome for the shuttered course is development. The residents’ response: “Hell no, we won’t go.”

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
June 1, 2017

Big Easy owners open new Latin-American cantina

Casa Jimenez opened on Stoneybrook West Parkway last month

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
June 1, 2017

GALLERY: Dr. Phillips High Class of 2017 Graduation

About 768 students in DPHS’s senior class of 2017 graduated Tuesday morning at the Amway Center.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
May 31, 2017

GALLERY: West Orange High School Graduation 2017

West Orange High School's more than 900 graduating seniors proudly moved their tassels to the left side of their caps after their ceremony on Tuesday, May 30, which was held at the Amway Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
May 31, 2017

Fidget spinners craze creates mixed reviews

Fidget spinners are the newest kids’ phenomenon, but there are mixed reviews regarding their purpose.

West Orange Times & Observer
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