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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Former OPD chief John Mina takes on role of county sheriff

John Mina took the oath of office for his new position as Orange County sheriff Dec. 4.

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Gabby Baquero
January 6, 2019

Winter Garden's first black police officer recalls his time serving the community

Charles King was the first black man to be hired as a police officer by the Winter Garden Police Department.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 4, 2019

Obituary: Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara Ann Anderson, 86, of Mount Dora, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 3, 2019

Lakeview Middle students, Winter Garden businesses partner to beautify campus

Thanks to partnerships with local businesses and volunteers, Lakeview Middle School students are able to work on beautifying their campus with monthly service projects.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 3, 2019

FORECAST: Demings continues answer call to serve community

The Orange County mayor had dedicated much of his life serving his community, and that has awarded him with a lifetime of accomplishments.

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Eric Gutierrez
January 2, 2019

Prime Mediterranean Grill opens in Ocoee

The restaurant held its grand opening Dec. 10.

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Eric Gutierrez
December 27, 2018

Violinist preaches positivity through music

Jasmin Rhia once lived out her dream working for the music industry but learned that her dream had a dark side. Today, she uses music to encourage self-love.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

FUMC preschool room named for longtime director

Patty Tate’s name now graces the resource room at the First United Methodist Learning Center in Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 21, 2018

Bobby Foster is living beyond his diagnosis

Bobby Foster sought a life coach and became one himself to control his cystic fibrosis instead of letting it control him.

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Eric Gutierrez
December 20, 2018

Garden Music School opens new spaces, classes

The downtown Winter Garden school has a new performance stage and recording studio and is offering some new classes.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 19, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Winter Garden police arrest two in Hungry Howie's robbery

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 19, 2018

Wheel Works celebrates 10 years in downtown Winter Garden

The Wheel Works bike shop in downtown Winter Garden has been so successful and popular that it expanded its storefront in 2011.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 19, 2018

Lift Disability Network getting new home

Jim Hukill is moving his Lift Disability Network organization into a commercial space in Winter Garden after operating out of his home for 13 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 19, 2018

Obituary: John Edward Stein

John Edward Stein, 43, of Ocoee, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

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Gabby Baquero
December 17, 2018

COPS CORNER 12.10.18

In this week's Cops Corner, one man told officers he was speeding to see his son being born, but couldn't recall the hospital. Meanwhile, two women were charged with DUIs in Oakland.

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