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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.

Arts + Entertainment
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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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Real Estate

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.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

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.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

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.

Sports
High Schools

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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Sam Albuquerque
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.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 9, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's QB Stanley Anderson-Lofton announces commitment to Middle Tennessee

With a handful of offers to pick from, the top returning quarterback in West, Southwest Orange County has chosen the Blue Raiders.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Little League champions honored at Squeeze game

The Winter Garden Squeeze honored the 8-9 year old District 14 champions from Winter Garden Little League.

Sports
Game Film

Annabelle Sikes
June 8, 2024

County OKs referendum for OCPS sales tax

The County Commission in May also approved an agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority for Schofield Road.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2024

League of Cities recognizes ONP for stewardship

The Oakland Nature Preserve received an environmental award for 2024.

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Annabelle Sikes
June 7, 2024

Macy’s opens doors in Winter Garden Village

The new location hosted five children and their families from local nonprofit Eight Waves for a summer essentials shopping event ahead of the store’s grand opening.

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