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Sam Albuquerque
May 23, 2024

Practice makes perfect: How Windermere softball survived extra innings in regional finals

After seven scoreless innings in the regional softball finals between, the Wolverines leaned on a practice drill called chaos to help them win.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 22, 2024

Foundation’s CJ Bronaugh, Olympia’s Omaria Gordon bring home state titles

Bronaugh won the 100, 200-meter dashes and led Foundation’s 4x100-meter relay team to a second-place finish. Olympia’s Omaria Gordon won the long jump competition.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

PHOTOS: Innovation Montessori High School graduation

Seniors at Innovation Montessori took part in graduation ceremonies Wednesday, May 22.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
May 22, 2024

Developer seeks to build office park on Apopka-Vineland Road

An applicant is requesting to rezone a 1.21-acre property to develop more than 24,000 square feet of office space across from the Hidden Valley community.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
May 22, 2024

UCP West Orange principal resigns following 'leadership differences'

Since the resignation of Tom Brickel, two other principals at the school have resigned in less than a year.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Horizon West club celebrates two years of running

Every week, the Home State Run Club — which boasts more than 100 members — laces up for some camaraderie and exercise.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
May 22, 2024

Peach Cobbler Factory coming to Ocoee

The new location will join the Winter Garden shop, which opened in December 2023.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 23, 2024

These are the people and events that made headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Local “cowboys” head out on mission to Colorado dude ranch

The group of men is led by Winter Garden resident Joel Johnson, who has been volunteering at the Christian ranch for veterans and first responders for 11 years.