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Danielle Hendrix
March 14, 2017

GALLERY: City of Ocoee Spring Fling

Spring officially made its way to Ocoee for the city’s annual Spring Fling festival.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
March 13, 2017

The Dr. Phillips Center selected Foundation Academy for an under-the-sea artwork showcase

Students' art was displayed at the performing arts center from March 7-12

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
March 13, 2017

COPS CORNER 3.06.17

One man in Winter Garden decided to break an ATM, and an Ocoee man risked breaking the law for the sake of his dental hygiene.

West Orange Times & Observer
Cops Corner

Gabby Baquero
March 10, 2017

Meet the candidates for Winter Garden's district 1 commission seat

Three female candidates are running against incumbent Kent Makin in the March 14 election for the District 1 commission seat. If any of them are elected, it will be first time the city has had a woman in the W.G. City Commission since 2005.

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News

Brittany Gaines
March 10, 2017

OCPS Board sees opposition to rezoning neighborhoods west of West Apopka Vineland Road

The proposal would affect nearly 100 students currently attending Dr. Phillips Elementary School

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
March 10, 2017

School bus crash in Ocoee leaves 5 students injured

Orange County Public School officials said the five students had minor injuries.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
March 9, 2017

One wish comes true for Katie Tagney, a 6-year-old cancer patient

Ocoee police, firefighters and city volunteers held a princess party for Katie on Feb. 19

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
March 9, 2017

Windermere PD Foundation raises $100,000

The Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that raises funds to donate to charities, has raised more than $100,000.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
March 9, 2017

New lanes will ease C.R. 535 congestion, W.G. officials say

Winter Garden officials expect the new left lane and right-turn lane, among other future road improvements, will relieve peak-hour traffic.

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News

Gabby Baquero
March 8, 2017

Ocoee approves final site plan for 45-acre PUD, first reading for panhandling ordinance

On March 7, city leaders approved the second reading for the Park at 429 final site plan and the first reading of a panhandling ordinance.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 8, 2017

Summerport Village farmer's market seeks new vendors

The Lakefront Farmer’s Market at Summerport Village turned 1 year old in February but needs more vendors and community support to stay operating.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 8, 2017

Keene's Crossing Elementary fourth-grader begins battle with osteosarcoma

Daniel Roberts, a fourth-grader at Keene’s Crossing Elementary, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right leg in February.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
March 8, 2017

‘Hiding dropouts’ is not the goal, OCPS says

Orange County Public Schools was the subject of a story that alleged the district distorts graduation rates by pushing low-performing students into alternative schools. 

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News

Observer Staff
March 8, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote “yes” on new town charter

Ernest Myers urges Windermere residents to vote yes March 14 on new charter proposal.

Southwest Orange
Opinion

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2017

Fighting cancer like a warrior

West Orange High freshman Brandon Paulikas is staying positive after a leukemia diagnosis last week. Classmates have started a #BrandonPStrong campaign to raise funds for medical expenses.

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