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Danielle Hendrix
January 30, 2020

Reports of smoke near Water Spring Elementary raise concerns

Orange County and the Florida Forest Service recently conducted an air quality assessment and compliance check in response to smoke around Water Spring Elementary.

Southwest Orange
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Tim Freed
January 30, 2020

Wolverine scholarship deadline approaching

The deadline is Friday, Jan. 31, and the application requires a short essay on “Leaving a Legacy.”

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 30, 2020

Hot yoga, other retail coming to Lakeside Village

The owner of Lagree Fitness also is opening I Am Hot Yoga Windermere in the upcoming building.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 30, 2020

Winter Garden leaders approve Boys & Girls Clubs site plan

A new building for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida is a step closer to becoming reality.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Tim Freed
January 30, 2020

Short-term rentals cause concerns in Windermere Trails community

Residents in the Windermere Trails neighborhood are upset about numerous reported Airbnbs and other short-term rental services in the neighborhood.

Southwest Orange
News

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

Traffic, safety improvements coming for Hamlin interchange

Residents soon will see a wider southbound ramp — along with new signals — at the State Road 429 and New Independence Parkway interchange.

Southwest Orange
News

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

WOHS National Honor Society donates shoes to Honduras

More than 1,000 pairs of shoes were delivered following the shoe drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

Local students compete in culinary/hospitality competition

Aspiring chefs and event planners tested their skills at the Orange County Public Schools Hospitality & Culinary Competition Jan. 23.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

Winter Garden artist uses beeswax to make beautiful creations

Jann Visser has worked with the encaustic medium — beeswax mixed with damar resin and pigment — for 35 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

SunRidge students shine in spelling bee

The first-place winner now will move on to the District Level competition in February.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
January 29, 2020

Opioid epidemic documentary to premiere in Winter Garden

A new documentary on the opioid epidemic in Orange County titled “It Impacts Us All” will premiere at the Garden Theatre Feb. 3.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 29, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

Do you recognize these names, faces and places from West Orange County's history?

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 29, 2020

Crooked Can, nature preserve partner with specialty lager

A blackberry, vanilla and cinnamon lager at Crooked Can Brewing Company will benefit the Oakland Nature Preserve.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Eric Gutierrez
January 29, 2020

Garden Theatre announces shows for 13th season

Productions like “Parade,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Hello Dolly!” are in store for the 2020-21 season.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Eric Gutierrez
January 29, 2020

County hosts meeting about Vineland Avenue

Orange County’s Transportation Planning Division sought input from residents in a Jan. 23 community meeting for the planned road widening.

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