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Brittany Gaines
September 8, 2017

Foundation Academy senior self-publishes her first book

Ariel McMillan published her first book, “Pathfinders Rebellion,” over the summer

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Brittany Gaines
September 7, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott orders the closure of public schools

On Thursday evening, Gov. Scott ordered that all public schools close from Friday, Sept. 8, to Tuesday, Sept. 12

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
September 7, 2017

OCPS annouces schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 11

Orange County Public Schools decided to close schools on Monday, Sept. 11 due to Hurricane Irma

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Ocoee Lions Club looking for new home

The 69-year-old organization currently meets in a century-old former train depot and is raising funds for a new building with better opportunities.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Power bills to increase in 2018

With or without a pending settlement that allows Duke Energy to invest in smart meters and solar, Florida's energy costs are below the national average.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Minnicks on a mission

The family of 6 has sold all its belongings and is moving to Costa Rica this week to serve as directors of seven pregnancy centers and share the Gospel.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Challenge 22 5K to shed light on veteran suicide

The 5K walk, scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 9, has been rescheduled for Nov. 18 because of the impending arrival of Hurricane Irma.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 6, 2017

Obituary: Thomas Estes Swindle

Mr. Swindle, 72, of Howey-in-the-Hills, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

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
News

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.