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Brittany Gaines
March 10, 2017

OCPS Board sees opposition to rezoning neighborhoods west of West Apopka Vineland Road

The proposal would affect nearly 100 students currently attending Dr. Phillips Elementary School

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Gabby Baquero
March 10, 2017

School bus crash in Ocoee leaves 5 students injured

Orange County Public School officials said the five students had minor injuries.

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Brittany Gaines
March 9, 2017

One wish comes true for Katie Tagney, a 6-year-old cancer patient

Ocoee police, firefighters and city volunteers held a princess party for Katie on Feb. 19

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Gabby Baquero
March 9, 2017

Windermere PD Foundation raises $100,000

The Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that raises funds to donate to charities, has raised more than $100,000.

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Gabby Baquero
March 9, 2017

New lanes will ease C.R. 535 congestion, W.G. officials say

Winter Garden officials expect the new left lane and right-turn lane, among other future road improvements, will relieve peak-hour traffic.

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Gabby Baquero
March 8, 2017

Ocoee approves final site plan for 45-acre PUD, first reading for panhandling ordinance

On March 7, city leaders approved the second reading for the Park at 429 final site plan and the first reading of a panhandling ordinance.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 8, 2017

Summerport Village farmer's market seeks new vendors

The Lakefront Farmer’s Market at Summerport Village turned 1 year old in February but needs more vendors and community support to stay operating.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 8, 2017

Keene's Crossing Elementary fourth-grader begins battle with osteosarcoma

Daniel Roberts, a fourth-grader at Keene’s Crossing Elementary, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right leg in February.

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Gabby Baquero
March 8, 2017

‘Hiding dropouts’ is not the goal, OCPS says

Orange County Public Schools was the subject of a story that alleged the district distorts graduation rates by pushing low-performing students into alternative schools. 

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Observer Staff
March 8, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote “yes” on new town charter

Ernest Myers urges Windermere residents to vote yes March 14 on new charter proposal.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2017

Fighting cancer like a warrior

West Orange High freshman Brandon Paulikas is staying positive after a leukemia diagnosis last week. Classmates have started a #BrandonPStrong campaign to raise funds for medical expenses.