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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 29, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Valerie Hunt, Spring Lake Elementary

Valerie Hunt is a second-grade teacher at Spring Lake, where she has entered her ninth year of teaching.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 29, 2021

City of Winter Garden to host Halloween Experience

The Halloween festivities will run Oct. 22 through Oct. 31.

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Jim Carchidi
September 29, 2021

Long time coming

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida cut the ribbon last week on its new campus at 1441 Winter Garden-Vineland Road on Sept. 21.

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Jim Carchidi
September 29, 2021

Hopelessly devoted

Dr. Phillips High School’s theater program returns to the stage with the classic musical, ‘Grease.’

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 29, 2021

Gotha rallies to protect history

The Gotha Rural Settlement Association is hoping to persuade Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise not to widen the turnpike from eight to 12 lanes. Members say it will destroy wildlife, lakes, history and homes.

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Jim Carchidi
September 29, 2021

Sacred space

Windermere Union Church hosted a Native American Sunday service to promote respect and understanding through worship.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 29, 2021

1934-2021: Environmental crusader Jim Thomas dies

Thomas advocated for the restoration of Lake Apopka for 30 years and was the founder of Friends of Lake Apopka and the Oakland Nature Preserve.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 28, 2021

Florida minimum wage set to increase this week

The state's minimum wage will change from the current rate of $8.65 to $10.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 28, 2021

Orange County Public Schools no longer will allow comments on its Facebook page

School district officials say the measure is meant to eliminate 'contentious dialog.'

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Annabelle Sikes
September 28, 2021

Orange County lowers speed limit on Winter Garden Vineland Road

The speed limit will change from 55 mph to 45 mph between Apopka Vineland Road and Chase Road.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 28, 2021

Support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando on Giving Day

Giving Day focuses on shelter pets that come to Pet Alliance with nowhere else to turn.

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Michael Eng
September 28, 2021

Windermere High School mourns death of student

Madison “Maddy” Trover died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 25. She was 17.

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Michael Eng
September 27, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE: Week of Sept. 17 to 23, 2021

Here are the latest COVID-19 cases and vaccinations statistics, as reported by the Florida Department of Health.

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Michael Eng
September 27, 2021

Orange County Public Schools announces new rules for School Board meetings

Those who wish to attend or speak at Orange County School Board meetings will need to know these new protocols.

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Chris Martucci
September 27, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Maj. Matthew Medlock, West Orange High School

Maj. Matthew Medlock is the senior aerospace science instructor for the AFJROTC program at West Orange High School.

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