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Abandoned block of Pine Hills plagued with issues finds new owner

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A major turning point is happening for a single block that’s attracted problems to the entire Pine Hills community.

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The former Agape Baptist Church has sat abandoned for years, and Channel 9 has been reporting on the problem property since last year.

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It was supposed to be torn down for multiple violations. The county even deemed it unsafe and a health risk.

But now, it has a new owner who says he wanted to give back to the community that gave him so much.

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