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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Axel March, West Orange boys lacrosse

West Orange High lacrosse player Axel March had a senior season for the record books. He surpassed 500 career face-off wins and led the Warriors to their first district title since 2017.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Suspect in custody in Winter Garden shooting

Winter Garden police are investigating a shooting that took place at about 1:30 a.m. Friday on Azalea Way.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 3, 2024

Commission postpones discussion on ER

The $11.5 million project would include a one-story, 11,570-square-foot freestanding emergency room building.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 2, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 2, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 2, 2024

Valencia announces teacher apprenticeship program

College students can work in classrooms as paraprofessionals while earning their elementary education degrees.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 2, 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new worship center in Winter Garden

The center will house four local congregations and serve as the headquarters for nearly 4,000 members in 13 congregations across the West Orange County area.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 2, 2024

Community provides input on Visit Orlando’s tourism master plan

District 1 residents were the first to offer input at a series of town hall meetings hosted by the tourism association in April.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 1, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: April 25, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 1, 2024

TFA music teacher earns state award

Debi Savage received an honor for her longtime teaching career, including 31 years at The First Academy.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 1, 2024

Ocoee High places 4th in national 3DE competition

Three Ocoee High students were tasked with coming up with a solution for changing the buyer demographic at Arby’s restaurants.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 1, 2024

FFA program returning to Lakeview

Lakeview Middle School once again will have an agriculture and FFA program for students interested in animal and plant science.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
May 1, 2024

Tom's Watch Bar set to open on I-Drive

The new sports bar will feature a 360-degree viewing experience and world-class rooftop views.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 1, 2024

OUC awards Southwest Orange County students for artwork

Several students from Dr. Phillips High and Bay Lake Elementary schools were recognized for raising awareness about water conservation through their artwork.