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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Sandbags available in Ocoee, Winter Garden

The sandbags are given out at no charge, but there is a 10-bag limit per household.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
September 5, 2017

Windermere to add more parking downtown

The town recently negotiated a lease agreement in an effort to add about 30 to 40 more parking spots downtown.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
September 5, 2017

Ocoee debates markers memorializing 1920 Election Day Massacre

Although the city supports the idea of honoring the memory of those killed in the 1920 Ocoee Riots with two markers, the proposed language has sparked disagreement.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
September 5, 2017

Couple arrested in armed Windermere burglary, one still sought

One suspect is still at large after two individuals were arrested and charged with the armed burglary of a Windermere home August 20.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
September 5, 2017

Windermere man accused of rapes requests bond

Darryl Patterson from Windermere is currently facing four counts of sexual battery and has asked the court to be released on bail until his trial.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 5, 2017

Obituary: Linda Herrington Browder

Ms. Browder, 73, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 5, 2017

Obituary: Wendell P. Singrey Jr.

Mr. Singrey, 76, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Danielle Hendrix
September 5, 2017

OCSO: Man carjacks elderly woman in Home Depot parking lot

Todd B. Erskine, 43, was arrested on charges including carjacking with a firearm and aggravated abuse on an elderly/disabled adult.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
September 5, 2017

PHOTOS: Donuts with Dad at Palm Lake Elementary School

The school's annual Donuts with Dad event was held on Friday, Sept. 1

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
September 4, 2017

COPS CORNER 8.21.17

A couple used a young child to conceal stolen merchandise and a man tried stuffing $56 worth of beef in his pants.

West Orange Times & Observer
Cops Corner

Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Ocoee grad, singer/songwriter talks 'American Idol' audition experience

Ocoee High graduate Jared Draheim, a singer/songwriter, recently auditioned for “American Idol” and released his EP.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
August 31, 2017

The 12th annual Central Florida Film Festival will be the last in Ocoee

The Central Florida Film Festival will be moving to a new venue after this year

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Historic Winter Garden home suffers damage from nearby drainage issue

After an issue with excessive water runoff caused by nearby development, one Winter Garden family is dealing with structural damages to its 116-year-old home.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Windermere resident, Marine to hike across America for homeless veterans

U.S. Marine Cpl. Shane Johnson is leaving next month on a hike across America as part of his goal of helping homeless and transitioning veterans.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Orange County, OCSO host public safety meeting for District 1

Orange County Sheriff’s Office and District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey led a public safety town hall to update residents on crime trends and crime-prevention efforts.

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