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Gabby Baquero
May 18, 2017

Financial struggles doom Caprino’s Italian restaurant

Caprino’s Italian restaurant in Windermere, located at 7782 Winter Garden Vineland Road, has closed, but former employees are still awaiting their paychecks.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 17, 2017

Oakland Art & History Center construction to start by summer

The design of the new building will blend in with the fabric of the historic town.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 16, 2017

‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John visits Ocoee Hardee’s

A boneless-rib company that John has invested in recently became the exclusive supplier for the chain’s new Baby Back Rib Burger.

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Gabby Baquero
May 16, 2017

Knox Medical opening medical-marijuana dispensary in Gainesville

The Gainesville dispensary will be located at 3400 SW 34th Street.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 15, 2017

Sand Lake Elementary on lockdown due to police activity

The school was on a modified lockdown as Orange County Sheriff's deputies pursue three stolen-vehicle suspects.

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Gabby Baquero
May 13, 2017

State legislature adopts 278-page education bill

After barely surviving the Senate, a $419-million education bill that proposes several controversial changes, including testing reforms, is headed to the governor’s desk.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 12, 2017

2 West Orange High students hospitalized after ingesting potentially laced gummy bears

School officials said that the students became ill after eating the gummy bears Friday morning.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 11, 2017

YouCaring page created for wife, children of man killed in Reams Road crash

Crash victim Angel Febus leaves behind a wife, son and unborn baby.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 11, 2017

YMCA Women in Transition program a support system for women, children

The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA is one of three in Central Florida that offer the Women In Transition program to divorced, separated or widowed women and their children.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 11, 2017

TBT 1968: Ramada Inn Ocoee

Thousands of people showed up for the early-morning implosion in 2009.

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Gabby Baquero
May 10, 2017

GALLERY: Olympia High's 2017 Senior Walkout

During the traditional walkout ceremony, Seniors at Olympia High School embraced the opportunity to leave their classes and campus with a bang.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 10, 2017

Last day as a senior

Seniors at West Orange High School enjoyed the traditional walkout ceremony Tuesday, May 9.

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Gabby Baquero
May 10, 2017

Windermere brainstorms options to tackle security issues on Bird Island, Fernwood Park

Town Council members are considering options to enhance Fernwood Park’s security, curtail loitering on Bird Island and more strictly enforce use of Fernwood Park’s boat ramp.

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Gabby Baquero
May 10, 2017

Innovation Montessori Ocoee slated for August opening

Ocoee commissioners OK’d the phase two final site plan for the upcoming Innovation Montessori Ocoee charter school on Tuesday, May 2.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 10, 2017

A twist on mac-and-cheese

Four SunRidge Middle students are on their way to Tampa on Saturday to compete in the Gridiron Cooking Challenge.

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