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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 8, 2024

OCPS classes to resume Tuesday, Oct. 15

Officials made the decision to close Friday after previously calling for closures Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is a student holiday and teacher workday.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
October 8, 2024

City of Ocoee announces closures amid Hurricane Milton

With Hurricane Milton expected to impact West Orange County, the city of Ocoee announced office and park closures for Oct. 9-10.

West Orange Times & Observer

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Annabelle Sikes
October 8, 2024

Town to maintain boat ramp access for residents to remove, secure vessels

The town of Windermere is taking extra precautions to prepare for Hurricane Milton.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
October 8, 2024

NYBP, Home State Brewing Co. offer free filtered water in Horizon West

The two local organizations are offering assistance to those in need ahead of the storm.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
October 8, 2024

Town cancels meetings, events, closes offices in preparation for storm

The town of Windermere has canceled two of its meetings, as well as one event, and closed its offices in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 8, 2024

Orange County Library System branches close ahead of Hurricane Milton

The branches will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, and plan to reopen Friday, Oct. 11, for normal business hours, conditions permitting.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
October 8, 2024

Windermere adjusts garbage collection schedule due to hurricane

Waste Pro will operate on its regular schedule for solid waste pickup Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, services will be suspended Wednesday, Oct. 9, and potentially Thursday, Oct. 10.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
October 7, 2024

Orange County shelters open Tuesday, Oct. 8

Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, Orange County will open its shelters tomorrow.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 7, 2024

OCOM announces closure ahead of Hurricane Milton

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine will close from 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday Oct. 11, due to the storm.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 7, 2024

OCPS schools closed Wednesday, Thursday

All after-school activities except after-school childcare will be canceled beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
October 7, 2024

67-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by SUV on Sand Lake Road

Early Monday morning, a 2010 Ford Escape struck and killed an elderly female pedestrian crossing Sand Lake Road not in marked crosswalk.

Southwest Orange

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 7, 2024

Duke Energy prepares for more than 1 million power outages

The power company has mobilized about 10,000 resources ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival this week.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere 5K/10K Run Among the Lakes

Hundreds of runners and walkers spent their Saturday morning winding their way through the dirt streets of Windermere.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
October 6, 2024

OCPS to make closure decision Monday, Oct. 7

If you haven’t already, you may opt in to receive OCPS’ text messages for important updates. Text “Y” or “Yes” to 68453.

Hurricane

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Michael Eng
October 6, 2024

Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of Milton

Orange County, Winter Garden, Ocoee and Oakland all will have bags available.

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