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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Oakland to invest in outfall canal improvements

The town will work with an environmental firm to reconstruct the Johns Lake Outfall Canal and dredge the area of Lake Apopka where sediment has built up near the shoreline.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Andrea Mujica
March 22, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Chris Miller, The First Academy

Chris Miller is the offensive line coach for The First Academy’s football team.

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Andrea Mujica
March 22, 2023

Foundation Academy beach volleyball, back-to-back wins

The Foundation Academy girls beach volleyball defeated both, Ocoee and Merritt Island Christian this week.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
March 22, 2023

Town of Windermere remembers Officer Robbie German

Nine years ago today, the town of Windermere and the Windermere Police Department lost Officer Robert “Robbie” German.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Memory-care residents create masterpieces in art sessions

An art therapy program through the Winter Garden Art Association is making a difference in the lives of residents in assisted-living and memory-care facilities.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
March 22, 2023

Winter Garden Ocoee police departments assisted in capture of Central Florida drug dealer

James Mirabal was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
March 22, 2023

BREAKING: Boat ramps now open in town of Windermere

All Orange County boat ramps are now open, including the three located within the town's limits.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Maryland Fried Chicken: End of an era for Winter Garden's crispy chicken in the yellow box

Maryland Fried Chicken, a staple in Winter Garden for 57 years, is closing its doors, and folks have been visiting the restaurant one last time to get their familiar crispy chicken in the bright yellow box.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2023

Agoraphobia: Bound by home's four walls

For people like Ye’vette Toms, who has agoraphobia, getting an identification card is nearly impossible. A mobile unit will be in Winter Garden next week to assist residents who are unable to visit the DMV.