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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 12, 2024
Obituary: Mary M. Casteel

Obituary: Mary M. Casteel, 89, died May 18, 2024.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 12, 2024
Demings highlights county’s successes

Mayor Jerry L. Demings highlighted last year’s accomplishments and discussed the future of the county through this year’s theme — “Building Better Together.”

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 12, 2024
Winter Garden Little League claim 8-9-year-old District 14 Tournament of Champions crown

In the 8- to 9-year-old age group, the All-Star collection of Winter Garden Little Leaguers went undefeated to claim the Tournament of Champions crown.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 12, 2024
Students take over Observer School Zone for summer

The Summer School Zone section will feature articles written by four students from the West Orange and Southwest Orange areas.

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  • June 12, 2024
Pepper the ’possum joins ONP team

The young marsupial will be part of the Oakland Nature Preserve’s Ambassador Team.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 12, 2024
Rain brings some relief to dry conditions

A burn ban was issued May 31 in Orange County following weeks of no precipitation.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 12, 2024
Winter Garden to host annual Juneteenth Community Celebration

The event takes place June 15 at the park at 1203 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 12, 2024
Biologist wins FOLA’s Jim Thomas Award

Nathalie Visscher was recognized for her tenacity in protecting Lake Apopka by fighting for the removal of hydrilla in Florida’s fourth-largest lake.

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  • Michael Eng
  • June 12, 2024
Arden Park North home tops Ocoee sales from June 3 to 9

The home at 1962 American Beech Parkway, Ocoee, sold June 4, for $566,000.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 12, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Nolan Maroth, Winter Garden Squeeze

A West Orange High alum, Winter Garden Squeeze pitcher Nolan Maroth is back for a second season on the mound in the Florida League.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • June 11, 2024
Community Health Fair is Wednesday, June 12

Hope Along the Way is sponsoring the event, being held in partnership with the city of Winter Garden and Orange County Government’s District 1.

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  • Michael Eng
  • June 11, 2024
West Lake Hancock Estates home tops Horizon West sales from June 3 to 9

The home at 7352 John Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold June 4, for $2,575,000.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 11, 2024
The First Academy football wins UCF 7-on-7 championship

The Royals’ new-look football team competed at the Knights’ 7-on-7 tourney, held Thursday, June 6, at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • June 11, 2024
Orlando Health infectious diseases director honored for work

Jarod Fox, the Orlando Health infectious diseases director at the Health Central and Horizon West hospitals, has been named a fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

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  • June 10, 2024
OARS has four top 10 finishers at 2024 USRowing's Youth Nationals

Three of the four qualified for the A final, including a fifth-place finish by its Men's Youth 4x boat.

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