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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 17, 2018
Obituary: Ben H. Dillard Jr.

Mr. Dillard, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 17, 2018
CAUSING AN EFFECT: Sunshine Kids Foundation

This month’s featured nonprofit is the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

  • Black Tie
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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 17, 2018
BLACK TIE: First & Goal Gala to support Parramore Kidz Zone during Pro Bowl weekend

The First & Goal Gala is adding to the NFL’s Pro Bowl weekend in Central Florida with a premier event that also benefits the Parramore Kidz Zone.

  • Black Tie
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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 17, 2018
Ocoee angler reels in 11-pound bass

“Captain” Mike Iglesias battled the large bass in Prairie Lake for 10 minutes as he worked to reel it in.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 17, 2018
Matthew's Steakhouse set to open in downtown Winter Garden

Matthew’s Steakhouse is one of the first tenants to open in the new building at 360 W. Plant St., across from Crooked Can Brewing Company and the Plant Street Market.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 16, 2018
PHOTOS: City of Ocoee’s 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade

Hundreds of residents and local leaders braved cool temperatures to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Ocoee.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 12, 2018
BLACK TIE: Start 2018 fresh with these five event recommendations

As we gear up for springtime events, here are five you definitely will want on your 2018 social calendar.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 12, 2018
West Orange grad works with Peace Corps to bring water system to The Gambia

Rehan Khan, a 2008 West Orange High graduate, currently is serving with the Peace Corps in The Gambia, where he hopes to bring a reliable water system.

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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • January 12, 2018
Nemours plans specialty- and primary-care location in Winter Garden

Nemours Children’s Health System is set to open a 12,000-square-foot facility in Winter Garden.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 12, 2018
Orange County begins weekly large trash pickup

Customers can now place their large items on the curb the same day as their yard waste.

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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 10, 2018
FORECAST: Behind-the-scenes work continues on East Plant Street

The cities of Winter Garden and Ocoee are collaborating on their abutting corridor near State Road 429 and have passed the same overlay guidelines to ensure a smooth transition between the sister cities.

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    By
  • Gabby Baquero
  • January 10, 2018
Boy scout organizes 5K race to benefit homeless students

Blake Gardner, 17, is organizing a 5K at the University of Central Florida to raise funds for Orange County Public Schools’ Homeless Students Division.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 10, 2018
FORECAST: Relief coming to congested roads

Through the county’s INVEST program, several West Orange thoroughfares are slated for improvements.

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  • Gabby Baquero
  • January 10, 2018
COPS CORNER 01.01.18

One man tried to make off with $162 worth of beer on Christmas Day and a woman's car ignited after a car crash.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • January 10, 2018
Community plans festival for restaurateur Debra Nix

The owner of Franco’s Pizzeria has been battling cervical cancer for three years.

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