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Montverde Academy to put on first theatre production of the school year

The Secret Garden will take the stage from Sept. 30 through Oct. 3.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 29, 2021
This week in West Orange County history

These are the faces and events that shaped our area of Central Florida.

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  • September 29, 2021
Influencer of the Week: Valerie Hunt, Spring Lake Elementary

Valerie Hunt is a second-grade teacher at Spring Lake, where she has entered her ninth year of teaching.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 29, 2021
City of Winter Garden to host Halloween Experience

The Halloween festivities will run Oct. 22 through Oct. 31.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • September 29, 2021
Long time coming

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida cut the ribbon last week on its new campus at 1441 Winter Garden-Vineland Road on Sept. 21.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • September 29, 2021
Hopelessly devoted

Dr. Phillips High School’s theater program returns to the stage with the classic musical, ‘Grease.’

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 29, 2021
Gotha rallies to protect history

The Gotha Rural Settlement Association is hoping to persuade Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise not to widen the turnpike from eight to 12 lanes. Members say it will destroy wildlife, lakes, history and homes.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 29, 2021
1934-2021: Environmental crusader Jim Thomas dies

Thomas advocated for the restoration of Lake Apopka for 30 years and was the founder of Friends of Lake Apopka and the Oakland Nature Preserve.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 28, 2021
Florida minimum wage set to increase this week

The state's minimum wage will change from the current rate of $8.65 to $10.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 28, 2021
Orange County Public Schools no longer will allow comments on its Facebook page

School district officials say the measure is meant to eliminate 'contentious dialog.'

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 28, 2021
Orange County lowers speed limit on Winter Garden Vineland Road

The speed limit will change from 55 mph to 45 mph between Apopka Vineland Road and Chase Road.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • September 28, 2021
Support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando on Giving Day

Giving Day focuses on shelter pets that come to Pet Alliance with nowhere else to turn.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 28, 2021
Windermere High School mourns death of student

Madison “Maddy” Trover died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 25. She was 17.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 27, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Week of Sept. 17 to 23, 2021

Here are the latest COVID-19 cases and vaccinations statistics, as reported by the Florida Department of Health.

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  • September 27, 2021
Orange County Public Schools announces new rules for School Board meetings

Those who wish to attend or speak at Orange County School Board meetings will need to know these new protocols.

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