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  • Brittany Gaines
  • August 25, 2017
Woodworking passion fuels Windermere resident

Larry Roofner has been a lifelong woodworker, known for his hand-carved rocking chairs

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 24, 2017
TBT 1984: Mark Parker meets George Kennedy

Wounded Corrections Officer Mark Parker received a hospital visit from actor George Kennedy while he was recuperating from a gunshot wound.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2017
Cap's Extreme Makeover

James Capeletti has displayed a healthy sense of humor following a decision to amputate part of his left leg. The police sergeant has been in pain ever since a 2006 crash.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 23, 2017
Caring for Carter

The family of 3-year-old Carter McPherson is reaching out to the community for fundraising ideas to help with mounting medical bills.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 22, 2017
PHOTOS: Eclipse Viewing at West Oaks Branch Library

Dozens of people gathered to share in watching the phenomenon of the first total solar eclipse since the 1970s.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 20, 2017
PHOTOS: Continuing a painting tradition at WOHS

West Orange High School seniors showed their artist talents when they painted their parking spaces Saturday, Aug. 19.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 20, 2017
PHOTOS: 103.1 The Wolf’s BBQ 4 The Blue 2017

Central Florida police officers, first responders and their families got to enjoy a free barbecue event at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 20, 2017
PHOTOS: Ice Cream & Miracles at Allen’s Creamery

It was all about the ice cream and fun times at Allen’s Creamery during the shop’s fundraiser for Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 20, 2017
PHOTOS: Windermere High Parking Lot Painting 2017

Wolverines, family and friends came out in full force to brave the heat and perk up some students’ parking spots.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 18, 2017
PHOTOS: West Orange High School Football Fans

West Orange Warriors came decked out in orange and blue for their preseason debut against the Windermere Wolverines.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 18, 2017
GALLERY: Windermere High School Football Fans

Wolverine Nation dressed in green and blue to cheer on their team as it played its first football game.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 18, 2017
Boxer, MMA pro, personal trainer talk forming Fusion X-cel Performance

An MMA pro, seasoned boxer and fitness coach — all locals — combined forces last year to form the Fusion X-cel Performance gym and training center.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 18, 2017
Windermere High welcomes first students to campus

Windermere High welcomed its first students this week, signifying the beginning of Wolverine Nation in Horizon West.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 16, 2017
Calendar for week of Aug. 17, 2017

Here's what's happening in West Orange County this week.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • August 16, 2017
Just go have a talk with God

Oakland resident Lana Wilken Gies has a dream of opening a prayer room in Winter Garden and is creating “prayeracters” to adorn vehicle windows.

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