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Tim Freed
February 26, 2020

Back in the Mix: Hamlin bartender returns to Bosphorous after hit-and-run incident

Dionisio “Dio” Encarnacion is back behind the bar at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine after being struck by a car in September.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
February 26, 2020

House bill stalls development in Orange County

At least 12 projects in the county are in limbo as a result of state legislation clashing with county code and school district policies.

Southwest Orange
News

Tim Freed
February 26, 2020

Police investigating tree removals in Oakland Park

More than a dozen trees were reportedly cut down without approval in the community near Lake Apopka.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 26, 2020

Nurse advocating for Medical Nutrition Equity Act

Chrissy Love has lived with PKU her entire life, and the disease can be financially crippling to individuals who must pay high prices for low-protein foods.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 26, 2020

Applications available for Ocoee neighborhood grants

Applicants have until March 20 to submit their requests in the Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
February 26, 2020

Winter Garden to consider local amendments to state building code

During the Feb. 27 commission meeting, commissioners will vote on an ordinance that adds further local building requirements to city code.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 26, 2020

Taking root: Bloom & Grow partners with community to plant 1,000 trees

Winter Garden’s Bloom & Grow Garden Society and Cherrylake Tree Farm recently partnered with other organizations to plant 1,000 bald cypress trees at Tucker Ranch.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 26, 2020

Ocoee leaders vote to sell 1.91-acre land parcel

The city will resell an unused portion land along Hackney Prairie Road for $360,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
February 26, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Suzie Marrotte, Holy Family Catholic School

Suzie Marrotte is the digital media and communications coordinator at Holy Family Catholic School, and she also is the parent of three children who attend.