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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
Wellness park holding one-year celebration

The park in Ocoee is celebrating its first year of promoting health and wellness with a block party Saturday.

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  • February 15, 2024
The heat is on for chili cook-off

The festival features 30 chilis and is a benefit for Legacy Events for Education.

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  • February 15, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Matthew Thompson, Ocoee Middle

Matthew Thompson is the food and nutrition manager at Ocoee Middle School, and he is responsible for feeding more than 1,000 students breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.

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  • February 15, 2024
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Rec hosts Little Cupid’s Carnival

Children enjoyed Valentine's crafts, games and snacks on Valentine's Day.

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  • February 15, 2024
SOBO Artist of the Month: PJ Svejda

Local artists shed light on their talents and creations in this monthly feature.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 15, 2024
OCPS presents 40% construction update for relief elementary school

The newest educational facility is being built in Horizon West to relieve overcrowding at Water Spring Elementary.

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  • February 15, 2024
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 15, 2024

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

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  • February 15, 2024
Horizon student earns essay scholarship for living in Disney’s backyard

A local Realtor sponsored the essay contest for high school seniors.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • February 15, 2024
Ocoee City Commission names Craig Shadrix favorite for City Manager successor

Longtime Ocoee Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix was named by the Commission as choice to succeed retiring City Manager.

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  • February 15, 2024
SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

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  • February 14, 2024
Pooch pizzazz: Groomers create art at freestyling competition

Thirty-five competitors participated in the “anything goes” dog-grooming contest held in Ocoee.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 9, 2024
Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • February 9, 2024
Eagle Scout project yields success

Windermere resident Jake Carsten, 17, recently built a flag retirement box in the town of Windermere as part of his journey to earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

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  • February 9, 2024
Windermere Prep freshman Diya Somnali led Lakers in Central Florida Brain Bee

The annual neuroscience competition saw Somnali finish in the top 10 and Windermere Prep be awarded best overall school

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  • February 8, 2024
It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

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