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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

WAY BACK WHEN: Charlie Joiner, of Oakland

The fountain in Oakland’s town square was dedicated to the longtime resident’s grandfather, Grover Cleveland Tubb, in 1977. Tubb Street is named for the man who served as the town’s sheriff.

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Liz Ramos
January 8, 2025

New West Orange- and Southwest Orange-based hospitals focused on community needs

The new leaders of Orlando Health's Horizon West, Dr. P. Phillips and Health Central hospitals are focused on addressing community needs as communities grow.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 8, 2025

Peace Corps volunteer keeps promise to Nannie

Nicholas Marotta and Judy Patrizzi went on a skydiving adventure after he returned from his two-year mission to Madagascar.

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Michael Eng
January 8, 2025

Wesmere home tops Ocoee sales from Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 5

The home at 497 Laurenburg Lane, Ocoee, sold Jan. 3, for $550,000.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 8, 2025

Building a Dynasty: Ocoee’s $1 billion sports complex to begin construction in 2025

In 2025, the southeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka Road and Fullers Cross Road will see the 159-acre sports facility, dubbed The Dynasty | Ocoee, begin to emerge.

Sports

Michael Eng
January 7, 2025

Explore Florida’s history in film and TV at Winter Garden Heritage Foundation

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation will host Dr. David Morton, author of “Motion Picture Paradise: A History of Florida's Film and Television Industry,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 7, 2025

Obituary: William Jackson "Jack" Turner III

Obituary: William Jackson "Jack" Turner III died Dec. 19, 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 7, 2025

Winter Garden Library getting refresh

The branch will be closed through Feb. 15.

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Michael Eng
January 7, 2025

Overlook 2 at Hamlin home tops Horizon West sales from Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 5

The home at 15144 Shonan Gold Drive, Winter Garden, sold Jan. 3, for $1,850,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
January 1, 2025

AdventHealth donates $1.5 million to Special Hearts Farm

The donation to the Winter Garden-based farm will help complete phase one of its Forever Home Project by fully funding the construction of its agriculture training event barn.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 30, 2024

Elected official resigns from Oakland Town Commission

Rick Polland is stepping down after 13 years as a commissioner because of new time constraints.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 30, 2024

'Seeds of Leadership,' Windermere Police Chief David Ogden releases devotional book

Written and designed for first responders, the 100-day devotional book combines scripture, leadership lessons and experiences from David Ogden’s lifetime of service into seeds of leadership and spiritual wellness.

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Michael Eng
December 22, 2024

Foundation Academy mourns loss of football coach

Foundation alum Denzel Irvin received a heart transplant in 2022 and returned to his alma mater to coach. He died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, due to heart complications.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2024

High school students march in Macy’s parade

Two members of West Orange High’s band and one from Windermere High spent the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City and marching in the famous annual parade.

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Michael Eng
December 20, 2024

Waterside at Johns Lake home tops Winter Garden sales from Dec. 9 to 15

The home at 16711 Otterchase Lane, Winter Garden, sold Dec. 13, for $1,210,000.

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