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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

WAY BACK WHEN: Alice Dees Kennedy

Alice Kennedy was born and raised in Winter Garden, as was her mother, Pauline Newton Dees. Kennedy’s grandfather was A.B. Newton, the man credited with kickstarting commerce and government in the city.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere hosts back-to-school bash

Food, music and camaraderie were all part of the fun wind-down to the summer break in the town of Windermere.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

PHOTOS: Warrior seniors claim their parking spaces

West Orange High seniors left their mark in the school parking lot during the annual fall tradition.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

Temporary I-4 entrance ramp closures set

The I-4 ramp from Sand Lake Road will be closed Aug. 14, 15 and 18

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Annabelle Sikes
August 14, 2024

OCPS announces new bonus to address bus driver shortage

To address the national school bus driver shortage, Orange County Public Schools bus operators now can earn up to $16,000 in bonuses over two years.

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August 14, 2024

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy seniors mark their spots

Seniors grabbed paint brushes and paint cans for a morning of personalizing their parking spaces at Foundation Academy.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 13, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Nicole Puhr, of Oakland Avenue Charter School

Influencer of the Week Nicole Puhr has been at OACS for four years and is the math intervention teacher.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 13, 2024

Obituary: Ralph Kaleshefski

Obituary: Ralph Kaleshefski died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 13, 2024

Apex Fit expanding in Ocoee

The gym's expansion, planned for 2025, will include basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor turf space, a medical spa, and an on-site restaurant.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 13, 2024

Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 12, 2024

TFA football's Devin Jackson commits to Florida Gators

The three-star defensive back chose UF over Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Missouri, Texas A&M and UCF.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 12, 2024

Hammer & Nails now open in Hamlin

The luxury men's grooming spot offers haircuts and skincare, hand and foot care, and shaves and beard treatments.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 11, 2024

Windermere Prep announces Michael Brunson as new girls golf coach

With 10 years of teaching and more than 30 years of playing experience, Brunson brings a unique philosophy to teaching the game of golf.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 10, 2024

Local student-athletes show out at Arnold Palmer Invitational Jr.

A handful of youth golfers from West, Southwest Orange County had excellent showings at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior tournament.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 9, 2024

Windermere Prep’s Sasha Vallabhaneni journey to USA Cricket U19 women’s national team

From learning cricket during COVID-19 in her backyard to establishing herself on the national stage, Windermere Prep senior Sasha Vallabhaneni has had a crazy journey in the sport.

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