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Leticia Silva
July 15, 2026

Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic now collecting donations for pets at Harbor House

The veterinary clinic is asking for donations to help animals of victims of domestic violence.

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Leticia Silva
July 15, 2026

Orange County mayor appoints members to TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force

Mayor Jerry L. Demings appointed 30 members to the task force, in addition to two co-chairs.

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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Entertainment venue Level99 now open at Disney Springs

Level99, a new, hands-on, interactive entertainment venue for teens and adults now is open at Disney Springs.

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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Fire in Horizon West apartments displaces families

A July 5 fire at Horizon West’s Buena Vista Place Apartments has left some residents without a home.

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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Dr. Phillips Charities opens applications for Legacy Microgrant Program

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Aug. 7.

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Leticia Silva
July 13, 2026

Phở Bar Vietnamese Kitchen opens at Dellagio Town Center

The Vietnamese kitchen is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays at 7988 Via Dellagio Way, Suite 100, Orlando.

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Leticia Silva
July 9, 2026

Deputies transported to hospital for smoke inhalation after house fire in Dr. Phillips

Two Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies were sent to the hospital to be evaluated after inhaling smoke during a house fire Thursday, July 9, in Dr. Phillips.

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Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Former dance teacher-student duo to open studio in Horizon West

Cariliz Berrios, 26, is opening a new dance company in Horizon West with the help of her childhood dance teacher.

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Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Horizon West student wins national invention contest for hearing loss

Roy Zheng, 9, was the only contestant in the U.S. to win IDEASforEARS, a global invention contest encouraging children to think creatively to improve the lives of those with hearing loss.