Orange County

New Little League baseball complex under construction in Doctor Phillips

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A new Little League baseball complex is under construction in Doctor Phillips.

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The Doctor Phillips Little League All-Stars and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings broke ground on the complex Thursday.

Photos: New Little League baseball complex under construction in Doctor Phillips

The nearly 17-acre complex will be just off of South Apopka Vineland Road.

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One little league player said the fields at the new complex will be a major upgrade for him and the other players.

The new complex will include four baseball fields with field lighting.

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Orange County Public Schools has also bought a portion of the property to use as space for parking and a future school.

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