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Local music scene heats up at Playa Pizza

Playa Pizza owner Stephen Facella and local musician Benjamin Neil are partnering to host a new event called “Fortune Finds,” a weekly songwriters showcase and open jam.

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  • March 27, 2023
OCPS Top Talent Live 2023 finalists announced
  • March 26, 2023
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  • March 11, 2023
PHOTOS: Ocoee Music Festival is little bit rock, little bit country
  • February 24, 2023
Horizon West team advances to finals in Jersey Mike's national sub-making competition

Cops Corner

  • November 16, 2021
First responder ministry gets Hollywood treatment

“Got Your Six,” a short film through Windermere Police Chief David Ogden’s organization of the same name, will premier this weekend.

  • October 20, 2021
Windermere's Cops & Bobbers puts a new angle on outreach

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  • September 24, 2021
Windermere celebrates National Night Out

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One man thought it was a good idea to steal merchandise from his employer, while another tried escaping during a traffic stop.

  • November 28, 2017
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Business

  • March 9, 2023
Avalon Road housing project sparks concern

Sutton Grande and Sutton Lakes would add single-family homes, apartments and commercial space to the area.

  • March 2, 2023
Here is when Winter Garden's Maryland Fried Chicken will close

The local staple has been in business for 57 years.

  • February 28, 2023
Longstanding members of Dr. Phillips’ boards retire

The two retiring members are on the boards of Dr. Phillips Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation.

  • February 27, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Reedy Creek legislation

DeSantis hosted a press conference Monday, Feb. 27, at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4, in Lake Buena Vista.

Schools

  • March 30, 2023
Area schools compete in hospitality competitions

Teams from Olympia, Windermere and Horizon high schools placed in a hospitality event held at The Rosen Plaza Hotel.

  • March 29, 2023
Wilson hosts Town Hall meeting in Horizon West
  • March 29, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Abel Romero Rodriguez, Maxey Elementary
  • March 26, 2023
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Sports

  • March 30, 2023
THE BUCK STARTS HERE: Ocoee names new football coach

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  • March 30, 2023
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  • March 29, 2023
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  • March 29, 2023
Olympia softball team snags another win
  • March 28, 2023
Windermere High School Cadets win bronze at FFCC Championships

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  • March 13, 2023
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  • March 6, 2023
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