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  • November 5, 2024
Obituary: Robert "Rocky" R. Heckmann died Oct. 27, 2024.

Obituary: Robert "Rocky" R. Heckmann, 71, died Oct. 27, 2024.

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  • November 5, 2024
Obituary: Mary Ann Benedict

Obituary: Mary Ann Benedict, died Oct. 28, 2024.

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  • November 5, 2024
REAL ESTATE: Waterside/Johns Lake home tops Horizon West sales from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1

A home in Waterside/Johns Lake topped all Horizon West residential real-estate transactions from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. The home at 16702 Otterchase Lane, Winter Garden, sold Oct. 24, for $1,160,000. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,597 square feet of living area. Days on market: 21.

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  • November 5, 2024
Ocoee High band director named Grammy Awards semifinalist

Bernard Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists announced for the 2025 Music Educator Award.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 5, 2024
It's Election Day: Find your polling place and voting details here

Polling places are open all over West and Southwest Orange County until 7 p.m. tonight for residents to cast their ballots.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Hope Church honors military, first responders at Hero Day event

The Winter Garden church welcomed and honored military personnel and first responders during its Hero Day celebration event and service.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Clubs breaks ground on Winter Garden branch

The new Winter Garden location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida on Ninth Street officially will be called the June Family Branch.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: Garden club celebrates Flora’s birthday

The butterfly sculpture was created in 2020 and dedicated in 2021 in downtown Winter Garden.

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  • November 4, 2024
Parkside home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1

The home at 8424 Karwick St., Orlando, sold Oct. 31, for $1,425,000. Built in 2016, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,789 square feet of living area. Days on market: 61.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: HWO brings Health & Harvest Festival to farmers market

The festival included fitness activities Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Winter Garden.

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • November 4, 2024
Ocoee FD leaders celebrate service milestones

Three members of the Ocoee Fire Department are celebrating 20, 25 and 30 years of service, respectively.

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  • November 4, 2024
PHOTOS: West Orange Dream Center hosts annual Dream Big fundraiser dinner

The local nonprofit hosted an evening full of fun; featuring live entertainment, delicious food, guest speakers and a live auction.

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  • November 2, 2024
West Orange, Southwest Orange bands perform at Florida Bandmasters Association 2024 District 8 MPA

All public school marching bands from West Orange and Southwest Orange showcased their 2024 field shows at the event.

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  • November 2, 2024
PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High band performs at 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA

The Dr. Phillips High School marching band performed its 2024 show, “The Phantom of the Opera,” at the 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA.

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  • November 2, 2024
PHOTOS: Horizon High band performs at 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA

The Horizon High School marching band performed its 2024 show, “The Wonder of the West,” at the 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA.

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