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Michael Eng
June 6, 2024

Teen girl dies after tree falls on car on Reams Road

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, the accident occurred at about 6:49 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on Reams Road south of Summerlake Boulevard.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
June 6, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Horizon High School Summer Music Camp

More than 200 local students grades first through eight are participating in the two-week camp.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Orange Observer Sports Awards

The Observer is excited to roll out a new local annual sports awards series to highlight the area’s most deserving athletes, coaches and teams.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Orlando Area Rowing Society sending nine boats to Nationals

After facing off against 53 of the top teams from across the Southeast, Orlando Area Rowing Society is sending nine boats to USRowing’s Youth National Championships.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Diego De Pina, Ocoee High Track and Field

A two-sport athlete for Ocoee, Diego De Pina is not only primed for a breakout senior season on the football field, but he also finished as the state runner-up in the shot put.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
June 6, 2024

Avalon residents oppose special-needs facility in neighborhood

Special Hearts Farm wants to move its operations to land within a rural settlement and build cottages for a residential care home.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 6, 2024

Olympia High graduate completes Naval Academy

Sarah Myers has graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and is headed to Pensacola for flight training.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
June 6, 2024

CFX announces S.R. 429 road closures

Road closures associated with the State Road 429 Capacity Improvements Project are scheduled for this week.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
June 6, 2024

AdventHealth Winter Garden unveils $145 million expansion

The extension will add three floors to the hospital’s patient tower and bring additional women’s services to West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
June 6, 2024

Tucker Ranch construction continues in September

Tucker Ranch’s Phases 2A and 2B will include the 25.6-acre Holistic Health, Wellness, Teaching Farm and Family Activity Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 5, 2024

‘Inclusive Communication’ presentation planned in Ocoee

The city’s Human Relations Diversity Board is hosting the second in a two-part series Thursday, June 6.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 5, 2024

Green space donated to Gotha

A small piece of land with a historical significance has been given to the community and can never be developed.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 5, 2024

Obituary: Joan K. Randall

Obituary: Joan K. Randall died Sunday, May 26, in Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

By ADAM COUCH / SPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER
June 5, 2024

Observer travels into Grand Canyon

Adam Couch, who grew up in Winter Garden and now lives in Phoenix, took a copy of the West Orange Times & Observer with him when he hiked the Grand Canyon.