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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: Meet Orange County Public Schools' new board members

With new faces representing five of the eight positions on the Orange County School Board, each hopes to bring change.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 6, 2019

FORECAST: West Orange area to get three new schools in 2019

School overcrowding has long been an issue in the ever-growing Horizon West community, but three new schools are set to open this fall.

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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.