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Gabby Baquero
February 23, 2017

'Real-life Forrest Gump' visits Windermere Prep, talks about fitness

Inspired by the Forrest Gump movie, British-native Jim Plunkett-Cole has set an ambitious goal to run 20,000 miles across the US in 16-mile daily increments within three years.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
February 22, 2017

Life Church Horizon West officially opens doors to community

Life Church Horizon West, which meets Sundays at Bay Lake Elementary, had its grand opening Feb. 5.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
February 22, 2017

'Winter Garden Rocks' group spreads joy, painted rocks around community

A new Winter Garden Facebook group has residents painting brightly colored river rocks and hiding them around town with the hopes of brightening someone’s day.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
February 22, 2017

The Ocoee High Student Government Association brings home gold again

The SGA was awarded the gold medallion award during the Florida Association of Student Councils annual convention

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2017

Dear Pen Pal … Your Friend, Karen

Since 1951, Dr. Phillips resident Karen Brown has been corresponding with her New Zealand pen pal, Robyn Chrystal. Nearly seven decades later, the two ‘spirit friends’ finally met.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 22, 2017

Betty Wade: Growing up segregated

Oakland native Betty Wade was born at home in 1946, moved away after high school and again calls the town home.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
February 22, 2017

Pincho Factory's Dr. Phillips location closes

The South Florida-based restaurant chain has not yet given a reason for the closing of its first Central Florida location.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
February 21, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for Feb. 21

Tonight, Ocoee commissioners will consider the second reading for a cost recovery mechanism pertaining to nuisance abatement and the rezoning and annexation of a two-acre property.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
February 21, 2017

'Real-life Forrest Gump' athlete to visit Windermere Prep

Jim Plunkett-Cole, also known as Jim Gump, is coming to visit Windermere Preparatory School Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
February 21, 2017

Nightly lane closures, delays expected as Windermere installs Chase Road guardrail

Workers will be out nightly this week to replace a damaged guardrail on Chase Road at Lake Butler, just west of Main Street in Windermere.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
February 20, 2017

Tensions reach tipping point in Ocoee police negotiations

Severe disagreement regarding raises and benefits have prolonged contract negotiations between the city of Ocoee and the police union that represents the Ocoee Police Department.