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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2017

PHOTOS: Light Up Windermere 2017

The community kicked off the holiday season with food trucks, lighting of the town’s Christmas tree and even a snow pit.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2017

BLACK TIE: New Beginnings Central Florida’s Dancing Under the Stars Gala

The organization’s annual gala is its biggest fundraiser and helps further its mission of providing resources to the homeless in Central Florida.

Black Tie

Brittany Gaines
November 17, 2017

Sunset Park Elementary celebrates 10 years

The Horizon West school opened Nov. 7, 2007. Some teachers have been there the entire time.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
November 17, 2017

A modern take on “Little Women”

Winter Garden resident, Laura Schaefer, recently published “Littler Women: A Modern Retelling”

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
November 17, 2017

West Orange High lockdown lifted, no weapon found

Orange County Public Schools said West Orange High was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a threatening note was found in a campus bathroom.

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Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

OCSO releases statement on Windermere High lockdown

A spokeswoman for the Orange County Sheriff's Department said the Windermere High lockdown was caused by a text message.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

Winter Garden police retire K-9 Officer

The Winter Garden Police Department officially retired its 7-year-old K-9 officer Kimber after he was diagnosed with a medical condition.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

Ocoee reinstates police officer fired over racial slur

City Manager Robert Frank reversed the department’s decision to fire William Wagner.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

Windermere considering public building improvements

The complex housing the police department and town government offices, although historic, are in disrepair.

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
November 15, 2017

Arrest made after carjacking on Conroy Windermere Road

A woman was forced from her car on Tuesday, Nov. 14

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

BREAKING: Windermere High on lockdown again

For the second time this school year, Windermere High School is on lockdown

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 15, 2017

Calendar for the week of Nov. 16, 2017

See what's happening in West Orange County this week

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 15, 2017

Cardinal Day takes flight at Ocoee Elementary School

Students recognized the school’s history and traditions in a festive day full of events.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
November 14, 2017

Winter Garden veteran one of 120 invited to National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Ernie Windhauser was one of 120 veterans nationwide invited to showcase his talents at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Buffalo, New York.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 13, 2017

Health Central Park honors its veterans

Veterans of the United States military who live in Health Central Park were recognized in the annual Veterans Day program.

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