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Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Eagle Scout project yields success

Windermere resident Jake Carsten, 17, recently built a flag retirement box in the town of Windermere as part of his journey to earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2024

It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

Baseball is Life: How Dr. Phillips Little League impacted its former president Nomi Ansari

Nomi Ansari has been involved with Dr. Phillips Little League since the 1980s as a player, coach, board member, safety officer and president.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Deputy Steven’s Bertrand, Hamlin Elementary

Deputy Bertrand has been the school resource officer at Hamlin for two years and an SRO and Orange County deputy with Orange County Public Schools since 2016.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2024

HAPCO hosting Jazzfest in Ocoee

The evening will include Latin, jazz and rock fusion; Caribbean fare and more Saturday evening.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 1, 2024

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2024

Palm Lake students spreading kindness on campus

Kindness Ambassadors at Palm Lake Elementary keep recognition coins on hand to give out when they see students being nice.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 31, 2024

1924 – 2023: Winter Garden educator Mary Baker Eddy shaped many young lives

Mary Baker Eddy was known as a caring teacher with a sharp eye and an intolerance for foolishness at Winter Garden and Dillard Street elementary schools.