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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 11, 2019
WOHS junior wins Orlando Rep writing contest

West Orange High junior Sarai Morss’ “Inevitable Events” will be turned into a short play to be performed in February.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 11, 2019
Mar-VEL-ous Heckman honored on Florida Field

Gotha resident Vel Heckman was a Gator Great and 1958 All-American, but his greatest accolades still come from his former high school football players.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 11, 2019
Obituary: John "Johnny" Jones III

Obituary: John "Johnny" Jones III, 58, a native of Winter Garden, Florida, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • December 10, 2019
School Board to recognize OCPS' 150th anniversary

The Dec. 10 School Board meeting also will include discussion of construction-related topics relevant to the West Orange area.

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  • Tim Freed
  • December 10, 2019
Orange County fire stations seek adoption for holidays

Nine Orange County Fire Rescue stations are still looking for generous individuals to donate goodies and food.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • December 10, 2019
Winter Garden city manager says dance group sneaked into Christmas parade

City Manger Mike Bollhoefer said the group was not registered for the parade and that it played music with foul language.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • December 8, 2019
PHOTOS: Special Hearts Farm's 2019 Boots, Wine & Dine Under the Stars

Special Hearts Farm supporters donned their boots and flannels for an evening of fundraising at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2019
Santa making his rounds in Winter Garden

The jolly one and his crew will be handing out candy and good cheer as they make their way through the city's neighborhoods this week.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • December 8, 2019
Oakland gets all decked out with Christmas spirit

The town of Oakland lit up its town square Saturday, Dec. 7, during its Santa Day celebration.

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  • Tim Freed
  • December 8, 2019
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Christmas Parade 2019

Downtown Winter Garden was packed with spectators watching the holiday parade Saturday, Dec. 7.

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  • Tim Freed
  • December 8, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Man dies after shooting at Club Fenix in Ocoee

A 25-year-old male died from his injuries after being shot at the venue Saturday night.

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  • Tim Freed
  • December 8, 2019
PHOTOS: Ocoee Christmas Parade 2019

Residents got into the holiday spirit watching a series of classic cars, motorcycles and festive parade floats go by.

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  • Eric Gutierrez
  • December 7, 2019
PHOTOS: Ocoee Holiday Tree Lighting 2019

Ocoee kicked off the holidays with the Tree Lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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  • Troy Herring
  • December 7, 2019
PHOTOS: 32nd annual Light Up Winter Garden

Winter Garden officially kicked off the holiday season during Friday night's colorful festivities.

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  • December 6, 2019
Oakland PD collecting for holidays

The town of Oakland provides toys for underserved children each year at Christmastime.

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