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Gabby Baquero
October 14, 2016

Ocoee approves $25M in funding for projects

Ocoee commissioners cleared a proposal to use a $25 million bond to provide funding for a list of 18 high-priority projects for the downtown renovation plan.

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Gabby Baquero
October 13, 2016

Winter Garden Commission meeting set for Oct. 13

The Winter Garden City Commission meeting tonight will include discussions on the Dillard Street corridor project, security bars and the Park & Plant PUD.

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Gabby Baquero
October 12, 2016

PHOTOS: Easter Seals holds fundraiser to raise $15,000 for kids with disabilities

Real estate company Century 21 organized an evening featuring live music, food and entertainment to raise $15,000 for Easter Seals – a charitable nonprofit organization that assists children and adults with disabilities.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 12, 2016

West Orange escapes hurricane with minimal damage

Local municipalities were well prepared when the storm reached Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 12, 2016

Ryan Rouse serving as First Baptist youth pastor

Ryan Rouse is back in the United States after running an orphanage in Haiti for three years and is again serving as a pastor to local youth.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Jennifer Nesslar
October 11, 2016

Relief high school named Windermere High School

The school will open in August 2017.

Southwest Orange
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Jennifer Nesslar
October 11, 2016

Independence resident featured on Dave Ramsey show after becoming debt free

Independence resident David Nickelson appeared on Dave Ramsey’s show after paying off $252,000 in debt.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
October 11, 2016

Deadline to register to vote in Florida extended to Oct. 12

Due to the impact of Hurricane Matthew, federal court has decided to extend the deadline to register past the original Oct. 11 date.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
October 11, 2016

Horizon West group connects telecommuters, entrepreneurs

The Horizon West Home Dwellers Unite group is a networking venture at ScribbleSpace that aims to connect those who work from home.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
October 11, 2016

Health Central Park resident, 90, racks up more than 3,000 volunteer hours

At 90 years old, Health Central Park resident Wanda McColley has racked up more than 3,150 volunteer hours in the three years she’s lived there.

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Danielle Hendrix
October 11, 2016

Winter Garden honors four Health Central Park residents as centenarians

Four Health Central Park residents — ages 100, 101, 103 and 105 — were honored in September as Winter Garden centenarians.

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Steven Ryzewski
October 10, 2016

Windermere Prep art teacher, football coach passes away

Brad Ramsey, an art teacher and defensive coordinator for the Lakers, passed away over the weekend. The team intends to play its scheduled game on Friday as tribute.

Sports

Gabby Baquero
October 8, 2016

Zika virus: What you need to know

As the number of confirmed Zika cases continues to grow, researchers both locally and throughout the state say the public can help control the outbreak.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
October 6, 2016

How to hire a contractor

Thinking of making some upgrades to your home? Make sure you do your research before hiring a contractor.

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Michael Eng
October 6, 2016

Orange County mayor imposes curfew

Teresa Jacobs said the area will experience tropical storm-force winds for about 23 hours.

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