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Eric Gutierrez
November 22, 2019

Whispering Oak Elementary gathers thousands of canned goods for food drive

The school collected about 4500 canned goods to benefit Southeastern Food Bank.

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Eric Gutierrez
November 22, 2019

PHOTOS: Native American historian Jim Sawgrass at UCP West Orange Campus

The school hosted Native American historian Jim Sawgrass on Thursday, Nov. 21, in honor of Native American Heritage Week.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 21, 2019

Ocoee High alumna receives prestigious FFA degree

Alumna Hannah Wagner is the first FFA member from Ocoee High to receive an American FFA Degree, the highest honor in the organization.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 21, 2019

Orange teachers to vote on new contract agreement

The tentative agreement between the district and CTA includes permanent salary increases, more planning time and no increase in health insurance costs until October.

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Danielle Hendrix
November 21, 2019

Navy lieutenant returns home, surprises son at school

After a nine-month deployment, Lt. Steve Phillips returned home and surprised his son, a second-grader at Whispering Oak Elementary School.

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

Windermere High School hosting Winter Spectacular

The production is fun for all ages with excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” “Frozen” and “Home Alone.”

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

Horizon West Middle students showcase business ideas

The Kid Entrepreneurship Showcase Monday, Nov. 18, gave students a chance to build confidence and experience.

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

Horizon West regional park concept unveiled

Residents got their first look at the concept for the 215-acre park at a community meeting Nov. 13.

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

West Orange FFA Fall Festival set for Saturday, Nov. 23

The event will include face painting, hay rides, a petting zoo, games and food.

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

Dayna Gaut running for Orange County School Board District 4

The Horizon West resident wants to take the pressure off students within Orange County Public Schools.

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Tim Freed
November 20, 2019

Winter Garden approves new phase of Oakland Park

City leaders voted to approve the final plat for 104 homes off of East Oakland Avenue.

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Eric Gutierrez
November 20, 2019

Ghosts of Christmas to haunt Garden Theatre

‘A Christmas Carol — A Ghost Story of Christmas’ opens Nov. 22 and runs to Dec. 22.

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Eric Gutierrez
November 20, 2019

‘The Nutcracker Suite’ coming to Windermere Prep

The Orlando Ballet will be presenting “The Nutcracker Suite” on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Eric Gutierrez
November 20, 2019

Influencer of the Week: Laura May, Southwest Middle School

Laura May was recently selected earlier in the school year as Teacher of the Year at Southwest Middle School.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 20, 2019

This week in West Orange County history

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

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