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Gabby Baquero
September 5, 2017

Windermere man accused of rapes requests bond

Darryl Patterson from Windermere is currently facing four counts of sexual battery and has asked the court to be released on bail until his trial.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 5, 2017

OCSO: Man carjacks elderly woman in Home Depot parking lot

Todd B. Erskine, 43, was arrested on charges including carjacking with a firearm and aggravated abuse on an elderly/disabled adult.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Ocoee grad, singer/songwriter talks 'American Idol' audition experience

Ocoee High graduate Jared Draheim, a singer/songwriter, recently auditioned for “American Idol” and released his EP.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Historic Winter Garden home suffers damage from nearby drainage issue

After an issue with excessive water runoff caused by nearby development, one Winter Garden family is dealing with structural damages to its 116-year-old home.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Windermere resident, Marine to hike across America for homeless veterans

U.S. Marine Cpl. Shane Johnson is leaving next month on a hike across America as part of his goal of helping homeless and transitioning veterans.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Orange County, OCSO host public safety meeting for District 1

Orange County Sheriff’s Office and District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey led a public safety town hall to update residents on crime trends and crime-prevention efforts.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Firefighters ignite annual ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign

The Winter Garden Professional Firefighters and local fire department are about to wrap up their annual ‘Fill the Boot’ fundraiser for muscular dystrophy.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

How to help Hurricane Harvey victims in West Orange

Here is a current list of local organizations that are collecting donations and more for storm victims in Texas.

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Gabby Baquero
August 31, 2017

Limited funds compel Windermere to prioritize road repairs

Windermere has delayed the scheduled repair for Willow Brick Road after the Park Avenue project cost more than expected.

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Gabby Baquero
August 31, 2017

Windermere, Ocoee police officers awarded for altruism

Windermere Police Chief David Ogden awarded Windermere police officer Robbie Harrison and Ocoee police officer Brian Harris with awards for their bravery in trying to save two people from a burning truck in Jacksonville.

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Gabby Baquero
August 30, 2017

17 men arrested in Osceola County child sex sting

Two of the 17 men arrested Wednesday were from Winter Garden and Windermere.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2017

LEGO mosaic re-creates "The Last Supper"

Students in an Oakland Presbyterian Church club combined Seurat’s Pointillism style with da Vinci’s vision to create “The Last Supper” entirely out of LEGO bricks.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2017

Oakland residents produce petition for street paving

Residents are tired of the constant flying dust and damaging potholes along East Henschen Avenue.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2017

Oakland moving forward with mobility

The town is looking at ways to bring transportation and commercial to the town without compromising the community's charm.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2017

Auditions announced for Panic on Plant Street

A haunted house will join the Halloween festivities in downtown Winter Garden this year.

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