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Brittany Gaines
February 17, 2017

Mother organizes car-seat check for Independence community

Incorrect installation of car seats pose safety hazards for children

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 16, 2017

Child dies after being hit by truck in Oakland

A tragic accident occurred earlier today in a mobile home community.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
February 16, 2017

OCPS Board will hold a work session today on high school start times

The board is researching a proposal to push back the start time of high schools to later in the morning

West Orange Times & Observer
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Brittany Gaines
February 16, 2017

The Winter Garden's sixth annual Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 18

The annual festival will feature more than 10 vendors and three blues performers

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
February 16, 2017

Ocoee police investigation leads to 2 arrests in fake prescription scheme

The Ocoee Police Department’s investigation culminated in the discovery of 111 stolen prescription forms.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
February 16, 2017

Apopka-Vineland Road medians set to get beautification treatment this summer

The county's plan is to plant trees in the medians of Apopka-Vineland Road from Conroy Windermere Road to Darlene Drive, hopefully by July 2017.

Southwest Orange
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Gabby Baquero
February 15, 2017

Winter Garden approves 12 homes near downtown

Commissioners allowed the first reading for the proposed development to move forward.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 15, 2017

Tip-jar thieves strike eateries

Ocoee businesses are taking more precautions for the sake of their employees who fall victim to tip thieves. Ocoee businesses are taking more precautions for the sake of their employees who fall victim to tip thieves.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 15, 2017

Ocoee considers 43 homes on Silver Star Road

Developer Avex Homes hopes to break ground later this year, with home construction beginning in April or May 2018.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Gabby Baquero
February 15, 2017

Ocoee to consider new panhandling restrictions

Ocoee leaders are looking to curb panhandling in certain areas due to public-safety issues and currently are drafting an ordinance that will propose some new rules.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

Southwest Orange County organizations celebrate Black History Month

Efforts from organizations such as the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Dr. Phillips High School and even local residents are ensuring that black history lives on.