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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 18, 2017

Cooking skills spared WWII vet from death

World War II veteran Frank East is using his GI Bill of Rights to buy a home, and friends are trying to raise $3,000 at a Jan. 31 fundraiser for the closing costs. He currently is battling Stage 4 lymphoma.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
January 18, 2017

Beauty of wildlife drive coming to W.G. Library

An exhibit of 40 of the best photographs taken along the Lake Apopka North Shore will be set up at the Winter Garden Library starting Jan. 31.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 17, 2017

Orlando police capture suspected killer Markeith Loyd near MetroWest

After a nine-day manhunt, local and federal law-enforcement agencies have captured suspected cop killer Markeith Loyd.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
January 17, 2017

Ocoee Commission meeting set for Jan. 17

Tonight, Ocoee commissioners will vote on the second reading for ordinances concerning a new charter school and a special magistrate.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Steven Ryzewski
January 16, 2017

Grover’s Corners comes to Ocoee High with production of 'Our Town'

Students at Ocoee High will be performing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play this week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
January 16, 2017

GALLERY: Ocoee’s 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration

Ocoee residents were treated to the city’s largest MLK parade yet, along with a special celebration with performances and guest speakers afterward.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 15, 2017

GALLERY: Rosen JCC’s ‘80s Zumbathon

It was a morning full of neon, ‘80s music, leg warmers and a high-intensity workout at the Rosen JCC.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
January 14, 2017

GALLERY: Winter Garden’s Ninth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration

Residents in the east Winter Garden community enjoyed live music, games, face painting, a community march and more to celebrate MLK Day.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
January 13, 2017

Ocoee police report increase in counterfeit bills

A sudden increase in counterfeit bills has been reported in Ocoee

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Wawa, 24 Hour Fitness to anchor new development in MetroWest

Construction on Kirkman Station is scheduled to begin in March 2017.

Southwest Orange
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Sen. Randolph Bracy and Rep. Kamia Brown each took their oath of office Jan. 5

Sen. Bracy and Rep. Brown will represent West Orange County in the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
January 12, 2017

Roper YMCA says goodbye to beloved friend and colleague

Long-time YMCA employee Ricki Gordon lost her battle with breast cancer on Dec. 26.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
January 11, 2017

Ocoee to construct two solar farms

During the Jan. 3 Ocoee commission meeting, city leaders approved the first reading of a construction contract for two planned solar farms.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

Windermere woman is entrepreneur, builder behind The Rustic Barn furniture

For Windermere-based entrepreneur Jolene Smith, much of the work behind her woodworking business The Rustic Barn is a one-woman show.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
January 11, 2017

Dr. Phillips’s Plaza Venezia bought in $92.5 million acquisition

Jacksonville-based developer and real estate investor Regency Centers, along with a partner, bought the shopping center in December.

Southwest Orange
News

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