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Sam Albuquerque
June 24, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze top Sanford River Rats, 7-3

Led by outfielder Garrett Byrd, the Squeeze win a third game in a row to move a game over .500 and currently sit third in the Florida League standings.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
June 23, 2024

TFA golf's Mi Li continues hot run at Rolex Girls Junior Golf Championship

On the back of a runner-up showing at the Adam Scott Junior Golf Championship and win at the Ben An Junior Championship, Mi Li finishes T-4 at Rolex Championship in Georgia.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 22, 2024

Windermere High's Rylee Erisman narrowly misses spot on USA Swimming Olympic team

Along with two more fellow Wolverines, rising senior Ryan Erisman and recent graduate Addison Reese, the three area swimmers all fought for a spot on the Olympic team.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
June 22, 2024

Windermere to begin repaying failed pavilion project monies

The Windermere Town Council voted unanimously to pay back $95,621.58 of the original $1 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 22, 2024

Windermere High baseball player Ty Head named All-American

The Wolverines outfielder also was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner to go along with the All-American third team selection.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 21, 2024

DP Little League has dominant showing so far in district championships

In District 14 Little Leagues's championships, Dr. Phillips took home the senior, intermediate, two juniors and 8-10 championships.

Sports
Youth Sports

Annabelle Sikes
June 21, 2024

Windermere resident hosting hospital protocols conference

Patty Myers is known for her "Making A Killing" documentary, which highlights deadly hospital protocols using her personal experience with her late husband, Tony, and others across the country.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 21, 2024

Orlando Health launches new Arthur App

The app helps non-verbal patients better communicate in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 21, 2024

City approves contractors for Tucker Ranch project

The $32 million project will bring a multitude of health and wellness offerings to residents in Winter Garden and beyond.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
June 21, 2024

PHOTOS: USA Ninja Challenge now open at West Oaks Mall

USA Ninja Challenge in Ocoee, a year-round obstacle course training gym, is now open for children from 4-17 interested in having fun while developing as athletes.

West Orange Times & Observer
Business

Sam Albuquerque
June 20, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Jennifer Borocz, LPGA

Jennifer Borocz, senior director of membership and finance for the PGA, is one of eight golf pros to qualify for the Women’s PGA Championship.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
June 20, 2024

Local country singer blends love for community, pickleball into new brand

Mark Houghton is starting a new brand — Renegade Pickleball — to blend his love for the community and the growing sport.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
June 20, 2024

Orange County lifts burn ban

Recent rains have given the area relief from drought conditions, which increase the likelihood of wildfires.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 20, 2024

West Orange community remembers Kayden Avera

Windermere High School student Kayden Avera, 14, died after a tree fell onto the car in which she was riding on Reams Road in Horizon West.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 19, 2024

Preparing players: West Orange football is all about getting players ready for college

The records, trophies and accolades are nice, but above it all, West Orange High football is all about getting players ready for life and football after high school.