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Danielle Hendrix
May 28, 2020

Windermere-based canine rescue gives pups a second chance

Creegan Canine Rescue gives dogs and puppies from Orange County and beyond a safe haven to heal and find new homes.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 28, 2020

Orange County School Board approves targeted rezonings

The district will move about 175 students to new schools this fall to keep neighborhoods together and provide relief to overcrowded schools.

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Michael Eng
May 27, 2020

Survey: Consumers more likely to patronize a business requiring employees to wear face masks

Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force released May 27 the results of its Consumer Confidence Survey.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 27, 2020

Winter Garden remembers Carl “Pete” Peters

In addition to serving as Winter Garden’s fire chief in the 1960s, Carl "Pete" Peters Jr. also worked as a volunteer firefighter, owned a taxi service and ran a used-car dealership.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 27, 2020

SOUL Haven Ranch partners with community for princess carriage rides

SOUL Haven Ranch and Ever After Character Events donated their time and services to spread joy through 13 local neighborhoods with princesses in a horse-drawn carriage.

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Troy Herring
May 27, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Thomas Lightbody, West Orange High School

Lightbody's passion for photography and West Orange High School have led to him becoming one of the school's most recognizable faces.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 27, 2020

Boating resumes in Windermere

The town of Windermere has opened its boat ramps to the public.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 27, 2020

Disney, SeaWorld present reopening plans

If the governor approves the reopening plans, the Disney and SeaWorld parks will be open to guests by mid-summer.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 26, 2020

Ocoee police continue 11-year search for missing woman

May 26 marks the 11th anniversary of Tracy Ocasio's disappearance.

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Michael Eng
May 25, 2020

Winter Garden Police Department awarded DOJ grant

The local department was among the agencies to receive part of the $850 million allocated through the CARES Act.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Foundation Academy seniors get graduation ceremony

Fifty-three students had their moment in the spotlight during commencement exercises in the Foundation Academy gymnasium.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Family Church celebrates seniors with graduation ceremony

Windermere's Family Church wanted to give graduates their moment on the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic forced high schools to cancel or postpone their ceremonies.

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Observer Staff
May 23, 2020

OACS Eagles leave elementary school nest

Graduating fifth-graders received their certificates of promotion in a vehicle parade in front of Oakland Avenue Charter School.

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Michael Eng
May 23, 2020

OCPS survey: Respondents prefer returning to school with safety measures

Orange County Public Schools released the results of its 2020-21 school year survey, which asked both parents and employees how they would like the next school year to proceed.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 22, 2020

Governor allows summer camps, youth activities to open

The state will not put restrictions in place, although local governments can do so.

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