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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 27, 2021

This week in West Orange County history

See the stories from West Orange County's past that shaped this area.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 27, 2021

1928-2021: Efrain Rivadeneyra, Morse Code translator, elementary crossing guard, dies

The longtime Thornebrooke Elementary safety patrol died Jan. 18. But that last job — keeping kids safe — was one of many he performed during his extraordinary life.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 27, 2021

Trailer City recognizes 100-year-old WWII veteran

Arlow Skjegstad’s neighbors gathered Jan. 18 to celebrate his century birthday.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 27, 2021

Winter Garden getting a Huey Magoo’s

The chicken restaurant will open in West Orange County later this year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 27, 2021

CFX preparing for S.R. 429 widening

Central Florida Expressway Authority officials hope to begin the State Road 429 widening project from Tilden Road to Florida’s Turnpike later this year.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Troy Herring
January 27, 2021

Ocoee OKs annexation of Whitter Ave. property

The property, located at 511 Whittier Ave., was seen as a logical extension of the city limits.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 27, 2021

Longest-serving Ocoee police chief, Charles Brown, retires

After a 28-year career with the Ocoee Police Department, Chief Charles Brown made his final radio call and retired Jan. 22.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
January 27, 2021

Windermere Prep teacher continues educating while battling cancer

Despite a breast-cancer diagnosis, Sabrina King finds inspiration and strength in continuing to teach her fifth-graders at Windermere Preparatory School.