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Sam Albuquerque
May 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee High's senior end of an era field day

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Ocoee seniors mark the “End of an Era” with a sendoff field day full of fun.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 19, 2024

Pre-teen in custody in Ocoee shooting

A 55-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday, May 17; police ID’d an 11-year-old as the shooter.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Horizon High's 2024 senior sunset

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Horizon seniors are going out in style at their senior sunset event.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 18, 2024

Windermere and Horizon softball win regional titles, advance to state semifinals

In Class 7A, Wolverines top Steinbrenner High while Hawks beat Osceola High in 5A.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 18, 2024

Windermere High baseball advances to state championship game

After a 2-1 win over Timber Creek High, the Wolverines will face Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the 7A state championship game.

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Michael Eng
May 18, 2024

PHOTOS: Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida’s 2024 Asian Cultural Festival

Ocoee celebrated Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month as it hosted the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida’s annual Asian Cultural Festival.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 18, 2024

Questions linger on freestanding ER

The $11.5 million project would include a one-story, 11,570-square-foot freestanding emergency room building in Winter Garden.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 17, 2024

The Queen of Versailles shop opening in Ocoee

Jackie Siegel, known as The Queen of Versailles, is selling her designer fashion at affordable prices, with proceeds going to the Victoria's Voice Foundation.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 17, 2024

Rise Athletics: How competition and community forged a winning culture at Winter Garden gym

Rise Athletics finished first, second and third in three different team categories at the Florida Weightlifting State Championships.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 17, 2024

Macy's announces opening date in Winter Garden Village

The new location will host five children and their families from local nonprofit Eight Waves for a shopping event for summer essentials ahead of the ribbon cutting.