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  • February 19, 2020
Influencer of the week: Ben Sokolowsky, Dr. Phillips High School

Ben Sokolowsky is now in his 18th year at Dr. Phillips, where he has served multiple roles in the physical education department.

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  • February 19, 2020
Obituary: James Donald Lantz

James Donald Lantz, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020.

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  • February 19, 2020
Obituary: Gloria Jean Berndobler

Obituary: Gloria Jean Berndobler, 93, of Winter Garden, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.

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  • February 19, 2020
Obituary: Debra Moore Dyal Story

Obituary: Debra Moore Dyal Story, 61, of Crawfordville, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.

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  • February 19, 2020
Obituary: Shirley Ann Lait

Obituary: Shirley Ann Lait, 89, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

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  • February 19, 2020
Lost but not forgotten: Fuller's Crossing and Clarcona

The two areas — Fuller's Crossing, north of Winter Garden, and Clarcona, north of Ocoee — were stops along the rail line. The rural community of Clarcona still exists.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 19, 2020
Ocoee High students learning real-life skills

Students in the special-needs program at Ocoee High School are running a coffee station to learn the skills necessary for the working world.

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  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 18, 2020
Oakland holds transportation listening session

Town residents shared their thoughts of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ proposed one-cent sales tax increase for transportation issues.

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  • February 18, 2020
Orlando Health expands Virtual Visits system

Patients can connect with a doctor using a smartphone, tablet or computer to receive a diagnosis and treatment plan for non-emergency symptoms.

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  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 18, 2020
Orlando Health expands Dr. P. Phillips hospital

An expansion will add 48 private rooms Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

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  • February 18, 2020
‘Ben Hur’ to hit the Garden Theatre stage

The epic comedy will run Feb. 28 to March 15 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden.

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  • February 18, 2020
Winter Garden resident runs top-rated podcast about leadership

Lorenzo Flores hosts a leadership podcast that garners thousands of listeners each month.

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  • February 17, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Oakland police seek answers after fatal hit-and-run

Sheena Rodriguez, 57, was struck by a vehicle while crossing State Road 50 with her husband.

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  • February 16, 2020
PHOTOS: 'Princess and Pirates: A Sing Along Adventure'

The production took children on a whimsical journey through classic Disney songs.

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  • February 15, 2020
PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Windermere's 2020 Lobster Laughter

The Rotary Club of Windermere’s Lobster Laughter fundraiser made for the perfect Valentine’s Day date night this year.

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