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Orange County mayor makes pitch for tax to improve public transportation
Read full article: Orange County mayor makes pitch for tax to improve public transportationOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings held a community town hall inside the Pavilion at Avalon Park on Thursday to discuss transportation needs.
‘You left my son for dead:’ Mother demands action after boy hurt in Orange County hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘You left my son for dead:’ Mother demands action after boy hurt in Orange County hit-and-runAn Avalon Park mother is searching for answers after her 12-year-old son was injured in a car crash while on his bike.
Here’s where you can see Fourth of July fireworks around Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s where you can see Fourth of July fireworks around Central FloridaFor those who want to celebrate this holiday in Central Florida, here is a county-by-county list that details where to watch firework displays.
Pico de Gallo is moving from food hall to larger space in Avalon Park
Read full article: Pico de Gallo is moving from food hall to larger space in Avalon ParkOne of the original tenants of the Marketplace at Avalon Park is making the move into a bigger space, allowing the restaurant to expand its menu and add a new bakery.
Here are Central Florida 9/11 remembrance ceremonies you can attend this weekend
Read full article: Here are Central Florida 9/11 remembrance ceremonies you can attend this weekendSaturday will be 20 years since the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, marking a moment in history many will never forget.
Avalon Park couple gets ‘love letters,’ cruise invite before selling home over asking to cash buyer in 2 days
Read full article: Avalon Park couple gets ‘love letters,’ cruise invite before selling home over asking to cash buyer in 2 daysWithin just two days, Avalon Park couple Jenny Berger and Richard Ortega sold their home, not knowing how far buyers would go to seal the deal.
Orange County playgrounds reopen with new rules
Read full article: Orange County playgrounds reopen with new rulesORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After a six-month closure, playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations are reopening in Orlando. News 6 drove around to several playgrounds from Barker Park to Ivanhoe Village to Avalon Park and playgrounds were empty Friday. For Orlando city-run playgrounds and fitness stations that reopened Friday:Masks will be required. In Orange County, new signs wer eposted at all 118 county-run playgrounds that will open Saturday. Unlike city-run playgrounds, only 10 children will be allowed on the playground at a time.
Avalon Park woman saves neighbor who was choking on steak
Read full article: Avalon Park woman saves neighbor who was choking on steakORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Avalon Park gym teacher was home alone and choking on a steak when he made the desperate decision to sprint to his neighbor’s house. Billy Bass, who lives alone, said he only had about 30 seconds to get to his longtime friend, Karen Aranda. When she opened the door, I made the choking signal,” Bass said. Aranda opened the door to her struggling friend. As for Bass, he gave Aranda a 6-pack of beer.