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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: West Orange area to get three new schools in 2019

School overcrowding has long been an issue in the ever-growing Horizon West community, but three new schools are set to open this fall.

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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Former OPD chief John Mina takes on role of county sheriff

John Mina took the oath of office for his new position as Orange County sheriff Dec. 4.

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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

Winter Garden's first black police officer recalls his time serving the community

Charles King was the first black man to be hired as a police officer by the Winter Garden Police Department.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 4, 2019

Obituary: Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara Ann Anderson, 86, of Mount Dora, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

Lakeview Middle students, Winter Garden businesses partner to beautify campus

Thanks to partnerships with local businesses and volunteers, Lakeview Middle School students are able to work on beautifying their campus with monthly service projects.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

New Hamlin artisan market caters to Horizon West

The inaugural Hamlin Artisan Market kicked off in mid December with more than a dozen vendors and even a visit from Santa Claus himself.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 3, 2019

FORECAST: Demings continues answer call to serve community

The Orange County mayor had dedicated much of his life serving his community, and that has awarded him with a lifetime of accomplishments.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 3, 2019

FORECAST: Church planting season in West Orange

As the population of West Orange continues to grow, the number of churches in the area are growing with it.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 3, 2019

FORECAST: Windermere Council at a crossroad

With Mayor Gary Bruhn’s resignation and three seats up for election in March, the Windermere Town Council could see some new faces in 2019.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 2, 2019

Prime Mediterranean Grill opens in Ocoee

The restaurant held its grand opening Dec. 10.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 2, 2019

Windermere Prep students tackle MIT Challenge

Students were tasked with coming up with a wearable device or garment that can “make someone super.”

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Eric Gutierrez
January 2, 2019

Horizon West assisted living facility passes

County commissioners approved a change request to allow for the construction of the facility in Horizon West’s Village F.

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Eric Gutierrez
December 27, 2018

Violinist preaches positivity through music

Jasmin Rhia once lived out her dream working for the music industry but learned that her dream had a dark side. Today, she uses music to encourage self-love.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

FUMC preschool room named for longtime director

Patty Tate’s name now graces the resource room at the First United Methodist Learning Center in Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

Bobby Foster is living beyond his diagnosis

Bobby Foster sought a life coach and became one himself to control his cystic fibrosis instead of letting it control him.

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