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Gabby Baquero
July 20, 2016

Southwest Middle names new principal

Matthew Arnold has transferred to Apopka High school, leaving a vacancy enthusiastically filled by Arnold’s own right-hand man: Chuck Yockel.

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Jennifer Nesslar
July 20, 2016

Brothers take a leap of faith, set to join California-based ministry

Two brothers are leaving their home in Ocoee to follow God’s call to join Circuit Riders, a California-based ministry.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 19, 2016

SPIRIT OF AMERICA: West Orange High grad heads to West Point, follows family footsteps

Recent West Orange High School graduate Dorothy Dennis is heading to West Point to continue her family’s history of military involvement.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 19, 2016

Ocoee-based organization aims to assist wounded officers

The Wounded Officers Initiative seeks to provide assistance and resources to officers injured in the line of duty.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2016

Millennials sought for agricultural leadership

The Florida Farm Bureau wants young leaders to join its group to represent farming and agriculture.

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Gabby Baquero
July 19, 2016

Ocoee City Hall meeting set for July 19

Ocoee city commissioners' monthly meeting tonight will see discussions on street lighting, millage rates and the City Center West Orange project.

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Jennifer Nesslar
July 19, 2016

Overnight traffic construction work to take place in Windermere

Those traveling Sixth Avenue/Conroy-Windermere Road should expect delays between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The work will install turn lanes for the Rosser Reserve subdivision, ultimately aiding in traffic flow.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 19, 2016

Family of teen killed in Roberson Road crash petitions for better lighting

In the wake of Johnny Riley’s fatal car accident on Roberson Road in February, his family is petitioning for streetlights to be installed to ensure safety.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 19, 2016

Dr. Phillips Town Hall meeting brings updates on development, local projects

Orange County officials discuss relief high school, little-league fields and more at Dr. Phillips Town Hall meeting.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2016

Obituary: Sarah Frances Watson

Sarah Frances Watson, 84, died July 4, 2016.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 19, 2016

Obituary: Mary E. Weihl McGrew

Mary McGrew died July 13, 2016, at age 86.

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Jennifer Nesslar
July 18, 2016

YMCA holding career expos for after school program

The YMCA is hosting career expos for its before and after school programs at local elementary schools, including Sunset Park Elementary. 

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Danielle Hendrix
July 18, 2016

GALLERY: Central Florida Zoo at Windermere Prep

Representatives from the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens brought some creatures to introduce to kids at the school’s summer camp.

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Gabby Baquero
July 17, 2016

Tragedy spurs Orange County to enact new boater-safety law

New law allows Florida boat owners eligible to receive a registration discount if they equip their boats with emergency locator devices.

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Gabby Baquero
July 16, 2016

PHOTO GALLERY: Nehrling Gardens holds first butterfly education workshop for kids

Kids who attended Nehrling Gardens' first-ever Butterfly Buddies children workshop July 15 got the chance to learn about native butterflies in Florida and local flora.

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