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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Saxophonist Caleb Wolf named division finalist in woodwind competition

Winners will be announced mid-January and advance to the national finals.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Ocoee band director a finalist for 2025 Grammy

Ocoee High School Band Director Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 10 finalists for the 2025 Grammy Music Educator Award.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Meet new Orange County School Board member Anne Douglas

Anne Douglas has replaced Pam Gould as the School Board representative for West Orange and Southwest Orange. She plans to utilize her background as a teacher in her new role on the board.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 9, 2025

FORECAST: Finding and retaining employees

As workforce shortages continue to challenge local businesses, here is how some local leaders will work to recruit and retain their employees in 2025.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Winter Garden issues schedule for recycling cart pickup

Residents should put their blue upright bins by the curb on their designated week.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 9, 2025

Detours set up near Tildenville School Road

Various routes are established while construction work takes place near the intersection.

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Michael Eng
January 9, 2025

Stoneybrook West home tops Winter Garden sales from Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 5

The home at 2640 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold Dec. 31, for $465,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

FORECAST: How will the housing market fare in 2025?

Some of the area’s top-selling Realtors say the market is favorable for buyers and this should continue far into the year. By 2026, it is predicted to switch to a seller’s market. The hottest trend right now is having livable outdoor space.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

FORECAST: Oakland - Under new leadership

The town of Oakland has a new mayor after 20 years, and Shane Taylor is eager to continue the work started by former Mayor Kathy Stark.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

FORECAST: Taking Healthy West Orange to next level

As director of the healthy community initiative, Krista Carter coordinates her team in helping West Orange County residents eat well, stay active and enjoy life.