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Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Foundation Academy promotes longtime assistant to head softball coach

Armand Winters will now take over the Lions' softball program following Tate McClellan's departure for a Polk State softball assistant coaching post.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Windermere High's Jose Moyetones named Gatorade Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year

With 26 goals and 20 assists in his senior year, Moyetones led the Wolverines (16-2-1) to the state semifinals and was also named Class 7A Player of the Year.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Ocoee to hold a Fourth of July block party and car show

The city's parks and recreation department will host the Independence Day festivities at Bill Breeze Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

West Orange Times & Observer

Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football wins Florida Gators Swamp Shootout 7-on-7 tournament

After falling behind in both the semifinals and finals, the Warriors claimed the Gator head trophy.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Juneteenth Community Celebration

The city's celebration of Juneteenth saw inspirational words, performing arts and even a park dedication at the annual holiday event.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Annabelle Sikes
June 15, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Summer Camps for Kids at The Art Room

Children ages kindergarten and up participated in the “Beach Peeps” session, where they crafted figures out of milk bottles and Styrofoam.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 15, 2024

Windermere leaders review mid-year report

Town Manager Robert Smith presented recently the Fiscal Year 2023-24 mid-year budget report.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football star receiver Larry Miles announces transfer to Jones High

Following a breakout sophomore season for the Warriors, the three-star prospect announced he will switch schools this fall.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
June 15, 2024

BREAKING: Former Orange County Fire Rescue battalion chief announces candidacy for County Commission District 1

Stephen Davis in 2021 was fired from the department after he did not reprimand personnel who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's Maliki Wright commits to Duke

Following his decommitment from USF, the three-star defensive back picked the Blue Devils over Mizzou, Iowa St. and Vanderbilt.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Windermere Prep hires new baseball coach

Omar Peña will takeover as the Lakers' new baseball coach, as well as serve as a Middle School PE teacher.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
June 14, 2024

WATCH: We rode Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Eighteen months after Splash Mountain closed, the ride will reopen at Magic Kingdom with a new theme.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 14, 2024

Celebrity chef to appear in Southwest Orange County

Celebrity chef Richard Blais has built a culinary empire out of his deeply rooted love of food. The ‘Top Chef: All Stars’ winner will be at his restaurant, Four Flamingos, in July.