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Liz Ramos
March 27, 2025

Orlando Health opens new spine center in Southwest Orange

The Orlando Health Spine Center will be available at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Windermere and Horizon West.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 26, 2025

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista returns March 29

From 2-10 p.m. at District Fire Station No. 4, locals affected by cancer come together to celebrate survivors and caregivers, remember lost loved ones and raise funds to fight against the disease.

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Liz Ramos
March 26, 2025

Windermere to host Centennial Country Fair

Sawyer Brown will headline the musical acts at the fair, which features carnival games and rides, fair foods and more.

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Liz Ramos
March 24, 2025

First District 1 Safety Expo scheduled for April in Horizon West

The Safety Expo will feature live demos, family activities and a chance to meet first responders.

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Michael Eng
March 21, 2025

Bracy siblings announce intentions to run for the late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson’s seat

Florida state Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis on Friday, March 21, announced her intentions to run for the District 15 seat. She will face her brother, former Florida state Sen. Randolph Bracy.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 21, 2025

Police searching for missing Horizon West teenager

D.J. Betancourt, a 14-year-old freshman at Horizon High, was last seen Wednesday evening leaving his Horizon West home wearing a black hoodie and light grey sweatpants.

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Michael Eng
March 18, 2025

County completes $300K upgrades at Reams/Ficquette intersection

The improvements took eight weeks to complete.

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Michael Eng
March 18, 2025

Dellagio Town Center sells for $37.5 million

Core Investment Management plans to revitalize the Dr. Phillips plaza through active leasing and management.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 17, 2025

PHOTOS: Water Spring Middle hosts 8th graders for semiformal

Water Spring Middle 8th graders danced the night away at their "Hollywood Glamor" semiformal dance at New York Beer Project's New Yorker Ballroom.

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Liz Ramos
March 17, 2025

Crash on State Road 429 sends one to hospital

The crash occurred near at approximately 8:24 a.m. on State Road 429 between Tilden Road and Tiny Road.

Southwest Orange
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Liz Ramos
March 16, 2025

St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Hamlin canceled

The event was canceled due to inclement weather.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 14, 2025

Ground depression closes southbound 429

Drivers at the New Independence toll plaza are being rerouted through the cash lanes.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 14, 2025

Cooking class for diabetics

Learn how to improve nutritional choices in this class at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

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Liz Ramos
March 13, 2025

Waterford Pointe 5K brings community together for a cause

This year's 5K walk/run benefited Eight Waves.

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Liz Ramos
March 13, 2025

Dr. Phillips Hospital is part of award-winning Hospital Care at Home program

Orlando Health's program is the first in the nation to receive the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

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