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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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
News

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.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

Firefighters ignite annual ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign

The Winter Garden Professional Firefighters and local fire department are about to wrap up their annual ‘Fill the Boot’ fundraiser for muscular dystrophy.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 31, 2017

Calendar for the week of 8-31-17

See what's happening this week in West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
August 31, 2017

How to help Hurricane Harvey victims in West Orange

Here is a current list of local organizations that are collecting donations and more for storm victims in Texas.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
August 31, 2017

Limited funds compel Windermere to prioritize road repairs

Windermere has delayed the scheduled repair for Willow Brick Road after the Park Avenue project cost more than expected.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
August 31, 2017

Windermere, Ocoee police officers awarded for altruism

Windermere Police Chief David Ogden awarded Windermere police officer Robbie Harrison and Ocoee police officer Brian Harris with awards for their bravery in trying to save two people from a burning truck in Jacksonville.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
August 30, 2017

17 men arrested in Osceola County child sex sting

Two of the 17 men arrested Wednesday were from Winter Garden and Windermere.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2017

LEGO mosaic re-creates "The Last Supper"

Students in an Oakland Presbyterian Church club combined Seurat’s Pointillism style with da Vinci’s vision to create “The Last Supper” entirely out of LEGO bricks.