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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 21, 2017

Arming first responders

A local paramedic is raising money to purchase life-saving Kevlar vests for area firefighters going to calls where there might be an active shooter.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 20, 2017

TBT 1969: Throwback to 1912

The West Orange Times was doing throwbacks long before it was "a thing."

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Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
July 20, 2017

West Orange teen named finalist in Reed Nissan's Cars for Kids giveaway

Ashley, a West Orange County resident in the state’s extended foster care program, was named as one of six finalists in Reed Nissan’s Cars For Kids Giveaway.

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Brittany Gaines
July 20, 2017

Conquering the mountain: How two local hikers took on Mount Kilimanjaro

Bay Hill resident Matt Durfee and Isleworth resident Anthony Lightman spent a week climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in April.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
July 20, 2017

Sheridan at Windermere opens its doors

The new assisted-living facility welcomed its first residents this week

Southwest Orange
News

Brittany Gaines
July 20, 2017

An around-the-world dining experience in downtown Winter Garden

New restaurants coming to Plant Street gives diners a variety of ethnic foods from which to choose.

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 20, 2017

West Orange History: 7-20-17

Find out what was happening in West Orange County in years past.

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Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Transcending Grief: Son's memory fuels mother’s passion for aerial fitness

After losing her son to a genetic disease four years ago, Shelly Ogden developed an interest in a hobby that helps her feel closer to him.

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July 19, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marijuana ban based on flawed information

A Winter Garden resident believes a proposed ordinance that aims to ban medical marijuana retail dispensaries from Winter Garden's city limits cites a flawed study.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Windermere to build veterans monument

The new monument will feature columns that represent each branch of the U.S. military.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

OCSO about 200 deputies short

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is currently struggling to fill all its vacancies.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

Windermere braces for tighter budget

The Windermere town manager predicts the council might need to put some projects on hold due to insufficient funding and a need to prioritize.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2017

OCPS: Education bill will dilute resources

School district officials said the charter school-friendly House Bill 7069, which took effect July 1, mandates an inequitable charter-to-public-school funding ratio.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2017

Calendar for week of July 20, 2017

The week ahead in West Orange County

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2017

Obituary: Bernest T. Jones

Ms. Jones, a longtime resident of Ocoee, died Friday, June 30, 2017.

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