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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

House fire destroys Winter Garden home

The home occupied by Patricia Oliver and her son, Darryl Merchant was gutted following a kitchen fire March 1. She is temporarily living in a rental home, and the work is taking longer than expected.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2024

One dead, another severely injured in two-vehicle crash on Schofield Road

Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the fatal crash in Lake County that occurred early Wednesday morning.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

Olympia sisters earn gold Congressional Youth Award

Olympia High School juniors Veda, left and Maya Srikantan each earned a gold Congressional Youth Award.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 9, 2024

LOCAL HISTORY: These are the people and events that were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

Obituary: Audrey Cathey Carter

Obituary: Audrey Cathey Carter, 68, died Saturday, April 27, 2024.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
May 7, 2024

The First Academy’s production of Godspell wins four Dr. Phillips Applause Awards

The four awards the Royals' theatre department won include Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Orchestra, Outstanding Sound Designer and Outstanding Singer.

Arts + Entertainment

Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Hamlin Hoedown

With pony rides, a petting zoo and a deejay, the 2024 edition of the Hamlin Hoedown was a day full of family fun.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2024

Horizon West Wolves youth football's president, vice president inducted to CFYFL Hall of Fame

Keith Johnston, president, and Nick Torani, vice president, included in the group of 13 individuals inducted as part of the 2024 class.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
May 5, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis players take home singles, doubles state championships

Vipers' No. 1 Pete Tran won the singles state championship and teamed up with LBV's No. 2 Wil Nguyen to claim the doubles state crown.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Two former West, Southwest Orange County high school football players selected in NFL Draft

Former Olympia High QB Joe Milton and West Orange High WR Jaylon Carlies selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Olympia boys basketball star Kameren Wright commits to USF

The 6-foot-6 wing and four-star prospect shined for the Titans in his lone season at the school, averaging a team-high 16.2 points per game.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Chamber names Carrie Acosta executive assistant, office manager

In her new role, Acosta will assist president/CEO Stephen Lewis in the chamber’s operations.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Obituary: Miriam Baderian

Obituary: Miriam Baderian, a former Ocoee resident, died Feb. 23, 2024.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Windermere High, The First Academy win baseball district championships

The Wolverines topped Olympia High, 5-1, to claim the Class 7A, District 5 title and the Royals beat Foundation Academy, 4-2, for the 2A, District 7 crown.