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Obituary: Robert "Rocky" R. Heckmann died Oct. 27, 2024.

Obituary: Robert "Rocky" R. Heckmann, 71, died Oct. 27, 2024.

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Obituary: Mary Ann Benedict

Obituary: Mary Ann Benedict, died Oct. 28, 2024.

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REAL ESTATE: Waterside/Johns Lake home tops Horizon West sales from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1

A home in Waterside/Johns Lake topped all Horizon West residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. The home at 16702 Otterchase Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $1,160,000. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,597 square feet of living area. Days on market: 21.

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Ocoee High band director named Grammy Awards semifinalist

Bernard Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists announced for the 2025 Music Educator Award.

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  • November 5, 2024
It's Election Day: Find your polling place and voting details here

Polling places are open all over West and Southwest Orange County until 7 p.m. tonight for residents to cast their ballots.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Hope Church honors military, first responders at Hero Day event

The Winter Garden church welcomed and honored military personnel and first responders during its Hero Day celebration event and service.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Clubs breaks ground on Winter Garden branch

The new Winter Garden location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida on Ninth Street officially will be called the June Family Branch.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Garden club celebrates Flora’s birthday

The butterfly sculpture was created in 2020 and dedicated in 2021 in downtown Winter Garden.

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  • November 4, 2024
Parkside home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1

The home at 8424 Karwick St., Orlando, sold Oct. 31, for $1,425,000. Built in 2016, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,789 square feet of living area. Days on market: 61.

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PHOTOS: HWO brings Health & Harvest Festival to farmers market

The festival included fitness activities Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Winter Garden.

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  • November 4, 2024
Chi-Kin opens doors in Horizon West

The popular Korean fried chicken eatery on Mills 50 has taken the spot left vacant by BurgerFi in the Windermere Village Plaza.

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  • November 4, 2024
Ocoee FD leaders celebrate service milestones

Three members of the Ocoee Fire Department are celebrating 20, 25 and 30 years of service, respectively.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: West Orange Dream Center hosts annual Dream Big fundraiser dinner

The local nonprofit hosted an evening full of fun; featuring live entertainment, delicious food, guest speakers and a live auction.

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  • November 3, 2024
Windermere Dugout Club announces details for its eighth annual fundraising golf tournament

Windermere High baseball’s booster club, the Windermere Dugout Club will host its shotgun start tournament Sunday, Dec. 15, at Stoneybrook West Golf Club.

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  • November 2, 2024
West Orange, Southwest Orange bands perform at Florida Bandmasters Association 2024 District 8 MPA

All public school marching bands from West Orange and Southwest Orange showcased their 2024 field shows at the event.

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