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Leticia Silva
June 16, 2025

Orange County introduces EnHANDSment Kits Program

Orange County now offers enhancement kits to community members.

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Leticia Silva
June 16, 2025

Bird center to host event on bald eagles in Oakland

The town of Oakland will hold an event to inform the community on the bald eagle community.

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Liz Ramos
June 12, 2025

Winter Garden community mourns Citrus titan

Jerry Chicone Jr. is remembered for the impact he had on his friends, family, Winter Garden and the citrus industry.

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Liz Ramos
June 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Farmers Market Birthday Party on the Lawn

The farmers market celebrated its 17th birthday with a party.

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Liz Ramos
June 5, 2025

West Orange Chamber hosts Celebrating Leadership luncheon

The luncheon featured keynote speaker former Congresswoman Val Demings and celebrated this year's Leadership West Orange graduates.

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Liz Ramos
June 4, 2025

Arts After 5 executive director to return to the theater

After overcoming medical challenges, Ke'Lee Pernell is thrilled to be back with her Arts After 5 children for "Moana Jr."

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

West Orange Dream Center set to host women’s self-defense class

The class will be led by Windermere Police Chief and lifelong martial artist Dave Ogden from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 7.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 30, 2025

Florida League of Cities recognizes Ocoee Youth Council

As part of the Florida League of Cities’ Youth Council Excellence Project contest, the Ocoee chapter’s project to clean and beautify the Ocoee Cemetery was selected as one of three winners.

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Liz Ramos
May 29, 2025

West Orange Branch of the Boys & Girls Club to host teen community event

The free event will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
May 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Memorial Day service at Oakland Cemetery

Oakland native John Ward gathers with dozens of Scouts BSA and community members to honor local veterans.

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Michael Eng
May 24, 2025

PHOTOS: Hamlin Hoedown 2025

Horizon West residents saddled up for some sunshine and cowboy-themed fun at the 2025 Hamlin Hoedown, held Saturday, May 24, at the Hamlin Green Space.