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Sam Albuquerque
September 19, 2024

Vintage clothes, streetwear market coming to Ocoee Lakeshore Center

Off the Rack is hosting its first Ocoee Market at the Lakeshore Center from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 20; includes vintage and custom clothes, food trucks and streetwear.

Arts + Entertainment
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Annabelle Sikes
September 19, 2024

Fourteen-year-old charged with bringing gun to Ocoee High School

No students were injured during the incident, and students remained in their classrooms while the investigation was conducted.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
September 19, 2024

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital becomes Certified Primary Stroke Center

The designation from The Joint Commission is designed for hospitals providing the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
September 19, 2024

Windermere youth reactivate WAY Committee

Olympia High sophomores Anna and Maija Andert are working to reactivate the Windermere Active Youth Committee with a new mission and vision.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
September 18, 2024

Windermere High stadium opening rescheduled for Sept. 27

Following the postponement of its original opening game, Windermere High expects its Sept. 27 football game vs. Lake Buena Vista High to open on-campus stadium.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
September 18, 2024

OCPS, OCCTA at impasse — again

For the third time in four years, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association are at an impasse.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2024

Original staff members retire from Windermere High School

Lori and Nancy Laurenzana, who have spent a combined 62 years in education, were hired in 2017 to open Windermere High School on Winter Garden-Vineland Road.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2024

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Sept. 19, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 17, 2024

Oakland approves tentative budget, higher millage rate

Orange County Fire Rescue, which services the town of Oakland, increased its rates, so the town was forced to rethink its budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.