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Annabelle Sikes
December 8, 2023

Ocoee crossing guard to host Christmas party for children

Ocoee crossing guard Leonarda Richardson — known to the children as “Mrs. Lee” — is throwing a Christmas party for the students she helps.

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Michael Eng
December 8, 2023

Deer Island home tops Winter Garden sales from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2023

The home at 17667 Deer Isle Circle, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 27, for $1,750,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 7, 2023

Qualifying ends for Oakland election

Two candidates have qualified for the mayor’s seat. One incumbent is unopposed, and one seat is left empty.

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By None
December 7, 2023

Chabad's annual Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting is tonight

Chabad of South Orlando will lead the Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Butterfly Sculpture Park in downtown Winter Garden.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Michael Eng
December 7, 2023

Nehrling Gardens' annual Holiday Amaryllis Festival is Saturday

The event includes photos with Santa and other photo opportunities, a holiday plant and vendor market, crafts for children, food trucks, and demonstrations on splitting logs and making pottery.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Michael Eng
December 7, 2023

Ocoee to host Jolly Jamboree and Holiday Tree Lighting

The events will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, on McKey Street in downtown Ocoee and at City Hall and the historic Withers-Maguire House.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Winter Garden Polar Express event will be held on Dec. 8

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to host the special event put on by the Writer's Block Bookstore

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Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in overnight accident near Apopka-Vineland Road

A 32-year-old female died after she lost control of a motorcycle while traveling eastbound on Palm Parkway near Apopka-Vineland Road.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Fantastic 15: Meet West Orange, Southwest Orange County's top girls soccer players for 23-24

Soccer season is about to kick into high gear. Before it does, read up on the area’s top girls players for this season.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Athlete of the Week: Mi Li, The First Academy golf

Meet TFA golfer Mi Li, who claimed her second consecutive 1A individual state championship.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Scoutmaster closing 2023 with retirement

Todd Shaw has assisted 30 teens in Troop 145 in obtaining their Eagle scout rank.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2023

High Five: Top moments from the week in high school sports

This week's five includes college commitments, fascinating matchups between top soccer and hoops teams and wrestling season kicking into high gear

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

SunRidge Middle Snack Shack provides opportunities for inclusion

The Winter Garden school teaches students with special needs the skills to take lunch and snack orders, handle money transactions, and select and deliver the food items purchased.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Schwenn Services reaches 20-year milestone

The father-son air-conditioning and electrical company in Winter Garden has met the needs of customers in the Central Florida area for two decades.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

Special Hearts Farm holding virtual fundraiser

Boots, Wine and Dine Under the Virtual Stars is Dec. 8 through 10 and will benefit Special Hearts Farm.

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