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Gabby Baquero
January 9, 2017

Ocoee police officer receives life-saving award

A life-saving tactic he learned while responding to the Pulse shooting June 12 helped Ocoee police Officer Nathan Koch save a gunshot victim’s life on Aug. 17.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2017

Windermere Elementary cultivates learning garden

Once complete, the new learning garden at Windermere Elementary will be a place where students can get outside for some hands-on learning.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 8, 2017

FORECAST: West Orange area to see multitude of new health care options

Local health care providers have seen the increase in West Orange’s population. Now, they’re here to compensate for that growth.

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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2017

Betsy VanderLey: A spotlight on the new District 1 Commissioner

A lifelong geology enthusiast with childhood aspirations of being an orchestra conductor, Betsy VanderLey, the newly elected District 1 Orange County Commissioner, never foresaw her future involvement in politics.

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Brittany Gaines
January 6, 2017

FORECAST: Disney executive steps into the role of West Orange Chamber of Commerce chairman for 2017

The vice president of Disney Springs will help usher in the Chamber's 45th year

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Brittany Gaines
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: Progress and construction coming to City Center West Orange

This year, City Center will see its infrastructure completed and beginning installations of building structures.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: What's next for Hamlin?

This year, Central Florida residents can expect to watch even more of West Orange master-planned community Hamlin come to life as ground breaks and more retailers open.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: Building Windermere Wolverine pride

With Windermere High School set to open its doors this August, shaping tradition and Wolverine pride is on the agenda as a community effort.

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Brittany Gaines
January 5, 2017

FORECAST: The tech industry has found a home in Orange County

The industry has been on the rise - a trend expected to continue in 2017

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Gabby Baquero
January 5, 2017

One year under Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson's leadership

Rusty Johnson’s goals for the city of Ocoee include lowering taxes, expanding the downtown and boosting economic growth and development.

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Gabby Baquero
January 4, 2017

Windermere PD turns over new leaf with new chief

Using his life experiences and effective leadership skills, Windermere Police Chief David Ogden transformed the town’s agency from a department stigmatized by a corrupt history to one of the state's top-ranking law enforcement agencies.