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Michael Eng
August 4, 2020

Observer newspapers win state awards at 2020 FPA Weekly Newspaper Contest

The West Orange Times and Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won a combined 20 awards, including six first-place awards, in the Florida Press Association’s 2020 Weekly Newspaper Contest.

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Troy Herring
August 4, 2020

Ocoee commission to hear from staff about possible land sales

Two parcels of land owned by the city have become of great interest to developers looking to build.

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Observer Staff
August 4, 2020

OCPS parents: Check with your school about your student's assigned instructional model

At least one West Orange school indicated that students whose parents did not complete their Choice Registration now will be automatically enrolled in LaunchEd@Home.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 31, 2020

West Orange alum, Opera Orlando director to present concert

Gabriel Preisser will celebrate his recent Grammy win with a free, live-streamed concert of his personal opera and more.

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Observer Staff
July 31, 2020

The results are in: West Orange Chamber of Commerce Virtual Hob Nob and Straw Poll

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its 2020 West Orange Virtual Hob Nob & Straw Poll, which was held Thursday, July 31, on Zoom.

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Michael Eng
July 31, 2020

BREAKING: Two residents killed during burglary in Windermere

A 10-year-old boy hid in a bathroom and called 9-1-1 while the burglary was taking place.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 30, 2020

Sandbags available in Winter Garden, Ocoee

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to dump rain on Central Florida this weekend, so cities are offering sandbags.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

Meet the candidates for Orange County School Board District 4

In a Q&A with the Observer, Orange County School Board District 4 candidates answered questions about their plans and priorities for the role.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

Meet Orange County School Board District 4 Candidate Pam Gould

Read our exclusive Q&A with Orange County School Board District 4 candidate Pam Gould.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

Meet Orange County School Board District 4 Candidate Dayna Gaut

Read our exclusive Q&A with Orange County School Board District 4 candidate Dayna Gaut.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

Meet Orange County School Board District 4 Candidate Prince Brown

Read our exclusive Q&A with Orange County School Board District 4 candidate Prince Brown.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

Commissioner faces scrutiny following clerical error

The mistake has cost Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey a contract with an engineering firm and sparked an ethics complaint.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 29, 2020

COVID-19 and classrooms: How childcare facilities keep children, staff safe

As K-12 schools grapple with the idea of reopening to students, some West Orange-area childcare centers never closed. And they’ve also never had an outbreak.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 29, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

Find out what was happening this week in West Orange County's history.

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Troy Herring
July 29, 2020

New courtyard at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital unveiled

The COVID-19 monument and courtyard at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital will give hospital staff a quiet place to relax.

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