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Brittany Gaines
October 10, 2017

Equipment failures cause of traffic woes at new school

Faulty detectors are the cause of unsynchronized signals at Windermere High

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
October 10, 2017

Windermere facing rising costs of Irma cleanup

The cost of cleanup may delay capital improvement plans, such as repaving roads in the Willows of Lake Rhea

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
October 10, 2017

Developer seeks to replace townhome proposal with assisted-living facility

A community meeting was held on Monday, Sept. 25, for local residents to voice their concerns about the change

Southwest Orange
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Brittany Gaines
October 10, 2017

Ocoee Fire/Rescue receives $1.46 million grant to expand staffing

The department plans to hire 12 new firefighters to provide coverage for northwest Ocoee

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
October 10, 2017

COPS CORNER 9.24.17

One man tried to steal an elderly woman's bible and a driver nearly struck a Windermere police officer's vehicle.

West Orange Times & Observer
Cops Corner

Danielle Hendrix
October 10, 2017

Winter Garden Collective opens on Dillard Street

Those looking for a touch of Winter Garden can now visit Winter Garden Collective, which features products handmade by 18 local women.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
October 8, 2017

BLACK TIE: Windermere High Legacy Fund’s ‘Totally Awesome ‘80s Night’

Guests went back in time to the ‘80s for a night to show their support for the Windermere Wolverines and kickstart the Academic Consortium of Scholars program.

Black Tie

Brittany Gaines
October 6, 2017

Artist Amanda Torres has combined her love of art and animals to raise money for local charities

Through October, Torres will donate half of her proceeds to the Greyhound Pets of Orlando

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Steven Ryzewski
October 6, 2017

PHOTOS: Ocoee High celebrates Homecoming, crowns king and queen

Ahead of the school's football game Oct. 5, Joshua Ivey and Chloe Rogenus becoming Homecoming royalty, crowned as this year's king and queen.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 6, 2017

Calendar 10-5-17

What's happening this week in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
October 5, 2017

Windermere resident travels to Dominica for Hurricane Maria relief efforts

One Windermere resident went to Dominica to deliver supplies, while First Baptist Church Windermere hosted a large donation drive for Puerto Rico.

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Danielle Hendrix
October 5, 2017

Winter Garden resident, BE-Wind CEO talks small-wind energy

Winter Garden resident Michael Berdan, owner and CEO of Be-WIND LLC, helped create unique turbines used to generate small-wind energy.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
October 5, 2017

Actress Suzanna Leigh battling stage 4 liver cancer

Suzanna Leigh, best known for her films in the 1960s and 1970s, including a starring role opposite Elvis Presley, is fighting for her life after a stage 4 liver cancer diagnosis.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 5, 2017

Historic gardens raising funds to rebuild

The grounds at Nehrling Gardens, in Gotha, suffered severe damage during Hurricane Irma, and now volunteers and donors are needed to clean up the property.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 5, 2017

Scott Metts: It's all in the ’stache

How does one go about becoming a top finisher in a beard and mustache competition? Winter Garden resident Scott Metts tells how he did it.

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