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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 12, 2024

Girls experience Broadway’s “Aladdin”

Thirteen girls from One Winter Garden were treated to a day of theater and cuisine in the Dr. Phillips Center's first Community Giveback program of 2024.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 12, 2024

Passion project: Restaurateur reopens popular Ocoee pizzeria

Anthony Santora has been on a tumultuous journey throughout the past year as he works to maintain the legacy of Franco’s Pizza while also revamping the restaurant to make it his own.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 12, 2024

Restoration begins on iconic Methodist stained glass

The downtown Winter Garden church has embarked on a restoration project to clean and fortify the beautiful windows with the colorful Christian images.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 11, 2024

Ocoee PD searching for information regarding Sawmill vehicle burglaries

The Ocoee Police Department, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, was made aware of several attempted vehicle burglaries in the Sawmill subdivision.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 11, 2024

BREAKING: Gould withdraws from Orange County District 1 Commission race

Pam Gould announced on her Facebook Thursday, Jan. 11, that her personal priorities and family must take precedence.

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Annabelle Sikes
January 11, 2024

AdventHealth Winter Garden becomes first hospital in Central Florida to receive accreditation as Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery

The designation recognizes the hospital’s high standard of quality patient care and safety.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 11, 2024

Former PGA pro Brian Davis opens golf academy at Stoneybrook West Golf Club

Brian Davis Golf Academy looks to bring PGA-level expertise to golfers of every level in West Orange and Southwest Orange County.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 11, 2024

Oakland adding stop signs

Two all-way stops are being incorporated on Oakland Avenue to allow for safe golf cart crossing, and a third is being added for vehicle safety.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 11, 2024

Tri-county group wants feedback on traffic issues

A survey will allow residents to provide information that can help with local traffic woes.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 11, 2024

Meet the Forecast 14: The group of players, coaches and sports people that'll define West, Southwest Orange County sports

Whether it be on the field, court, sidelines or classroom, these 14 individuals are going to make impacts felt this year.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 10, 2024

Emmaus Church shares gospel at new location

After eight years of worshipping in the Garden Theatre in downtown Winter Garden, the church, led by Pastor David Netzorg, is spreading the word of God in Oakland.