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Zak Kerr
January 11, 2016

Relief high rezoning maps unveiled

OCPS staff revealed four options to rezone West Orange High and its relief school at a community meeting Jan. 11.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 10, 2016

GALLERY: Fundraiser for Ocoee native Donald Wise's kidney fund

The community came together at the Winter Garden Elks Lodge to raise money for a new kidney for Donald Wise.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 9, 2016

GALLERY: Distinguished Young Women of Florida state program 2016

The event allowed high school seniors from around Florida to compete for college scholarships.

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Zak Kerr
January 7, 2016

A long road to home for Dr. Phillips

A two-year widening project reaching the Interstate 4 junction at Turkey Lake and Sand Lake roads in Dr. Phillips will improve F-rated traffic when finished — but worsen one of the area’s most congested intersections in the meantime.

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Zak Kerr
January 7, 2016

District 1 Orange County commissioner election heats up

District 3 Winter Garden City Commissioner Bobby Olszewski and former Orange County District 1 Planning and Zoning Commissioner and Chairwoman Betsy VanderLey are the frontrunners to replace S. Scott Boyd, who is at his term limit.

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Zak Kerr
January 7, 2016

Focus is redistricting in U.S. House District 10 race

District redrawing remains the pivotal issue as Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster faces a Democratic adversary — either State Sen. Geraldine Thompson or former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings.

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By Catherine Kerr
January 7, 2016

Changing of the guard

Jim Ferber assumes helm of Dr. Phillips Charities

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By Catherine Kerr
January 7, 2016

Healthy horizon

Health care continues to boom in West Orange County.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 6, 2016

Winter Garden native and digital media entrepreneur creates charity app

Chris Chan has helped develop an app that will make it easier for consumers to make charitable donations.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 6, 2016

Windermere Prep club helps the homeless

After learning about the homeless population in Central Florida, Windermere Prep students and parents started a club to help.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 6, 2016

Schools in West Orange County playing catch-up with development

The fast growth of West Orange County, specifically Horizon West, poses a unique challenge for Orange County Public Schools.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 6, 2016

Golf courses react differently to changing golf industry

Two West Orange-area golf courses are taking different approaches to the continuing decline of the country-club industry.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 6, 2016

Ocoee downtown ready to become a destination

After much public anticipation, Ocoee is finally ready to put its downtown on the map.

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Zak Kerr
January 5, 2016

New Ocoee commissioner wants key intersection cleared

In his first meeting as District 3 Ocoee commissioner, Angel de la Portilla raised his neighbors' concern about the decrepit property at the southwest corner of Maguire Road and State Road 50.

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Michael Eng
January 5, 2016

Year in Photos 2015: December

The best photos of 2015 from the West Orange Times and Windermere Observer

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