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Gabby Baquero
November 17, 2016

Despite concerns, W.G. Commission approves rezoning for new Maxey Elementary School

The new school will have space for 400 more students, but city leaders have concerns about space reserved for portables.

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Brittany Gaines
November 17, 2016

Winter Garden opens a new parking garage downtown

The new garage offers more than 500 spaces for shopper, diners and event-goers

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Brittany Gaines
November 17, 2016

Winter Garden Farmers Market ranked best in the state and the nation

The competition, conducted by the American Farmland Trust, included more than 7,000 farmers markets

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Danielle Hendrix
November 17, 2016

GALLERY: Hamlin Walmart Grand Opening

The first retailer in the Hamlin community, Walmart hosted its grand-opening ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 16, 2016

Times & Observer kicks off Reading Reindeer literacy program

The Reading Reindeer is collecting children’s books for its 19th year in West Orange County.

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Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2016

Shooting near Dr. Phillips High School

An investigation is underway regarding a shooting this morning near Dr. Phillips High School.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 14, 2016

Hamlin community welcomes new Walmart Supercenter

The new Walmart Supercenter on New Independence Parkway officially opens Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 13, 2016

GALLERY: Matthew’s Hope Giving on the Green Sip and Stroll Fundraiser

A silent auction, putting contest, optional buffet dinner, live music and samples of wine, beer and more helped make the organization’s first sip-and-stroll fundraiser a success.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 13, 2016

GALLERY: Windermere Veterans Day Town Celebration 2016

Kids’ activities, military-related vendors, guest speakers and more made the town’s Veterans Day event special.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 13, 2016

GALLERY: Chabad of South Orlando's Mega Challah Bake

Women of all ages gathered at Rosen JCC to spend an evening making dough for a special Jewish challah bread.

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Gabby Baquero
November 11, 2016

W.G. commission greenlights ordinances for new elementary school

The Nov. 10 Winter Garden commission meeting authorized the second readings for three ordinances concerning the development of a new elementary school.

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Brittany Gaines
November 11, 2016

The City of Ocoee honored area veterans for Veterans Day

The City of Ocoee held a Veterans Day ceremony at Bill Breeze Park on Friday

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Gabby Baquero
November 10, 2016

Windermere to make road improvements

The town will be adding an extra lane to Park Avenue and expanding the roundabout to alleviate traffic issues.

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Gabby Baquero
November 10, 2016

Ocoee considers dissolving code enforcement board

Following a decision made by the Code Enforcement Board, Ocoee city commissioners have suspended the CEB’s next meeting and are considering the option to replace it entirely with a special magistrate.

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Gabby Baquero
November 10, 2016

Ocoee PD hires first female deputy chief

Saima Plasencia comes to Ocoee after 30 years of service from the Miami-Dade Police Department. Saima Plasencia comes to Ocoee after 30 years of service from the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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