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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 22, 2021

This Week in West Orange County History: Dec. 23, 2021

These are the people and events that helped shape the West Orange County of today.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 22, 2021

Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth McMillan Middlebrooks

Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth McMillan Middlebrooks, 95, a Winter Garden native, died Dec. 7, 2021.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 22, 2021

THESE TIMES: Finding love in a sugar-coated TV special

Hallmark, Lifetime and other channels are ringing in the holiday spirit with predictable storylines for folks who either love them or hate them.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 22, 2021

Oakland places moratorium on multi-family housing projects

The town temporarily will not accept and process new applications related to apartments, condos, townhomes and duplexes.

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Chris Martucci
December 22, 2021

Foundation Cheerleading wins Chase the State, set to compete at nationals in February

The National High School Cheerleading Championship will take place at ESPN World Wide of Sports at Disney.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2021

Goodwill offers opportunity for last-minute holiday shoppers

Thanks to the store's generous donors, there’s always a plethora of merchandise and locals can have fun in searching for unique treasures.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2021

Gotha Middle School student participates in 'Grant A Wish'

Richard Pierre was selected as one of the three students to participate in the 'A Gift For Teaching' annual event.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2021

OCSO looking to hire emergency call dispatchers

The office is offering a $2,000 bonus upon completion of training and specialty pay upon start.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2021

Collaborate and listen: Vanilla Ice to headline Ocoee Music Festival

The Ocoee Music Festival, formerly Ocoee Founders' Day Festival, is dedicated to celebrating Ocoee’s small-town traditions with music, community, small businesses and fun.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 20, 2021

Friends of Lake Apopka awards third annual 'Jim Thomas Environmental Hero Award'

The award honors recipients who exemplify the passion and commitment of founder, Jim Thomas, and who contribute to the continued restoration of Lake Apopka.