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Sam Albuquerque
March 27, 2024

Registration for Ocoee youth basketball now open

From now until May 3, children from 5-15 can sign up for the league at the Jim Beech Recreation Center.

Sports
Youth Sports

Annabelle Sikes
March 27, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Hop’s Egg Hunt Preschool Holiday Program

Local preschool children were delighted to participate in a morning full of Easter activities.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
March 27, 2024

How West Orange High’s Zoe Calvez became a multi-sport star

Not only has Zoe Calvez continued the superb lineage of Warriors softball centerfielders, but also has established herself as a force on the hardwood.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

History museum chronicles downtown Winter Garden’s rebirth

A Winter Garden Heritage Foundation exhibition shares the history of the city’s downtown area and how it became the popular destination it is today.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

Teen thespian invited to playwright panel

Fourteen-year-old Ava Petroski earned a perfect score in the Florida Junior Thespian State Festival and also has been accepted into Valencia College’s Florida Playwright Competition.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

Recent retirees reflect on Ocoee police career

Three senior members of the Ocoee Police Department have retired in the last year, chalking up a total of 76 years of law-enforcement experience in the city.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

Oakland opens application process to fill Town Commission Seat 3

Residents interested in serving the remainder of the term on the Oakland Town Commission have until April 1 to apply.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
March 27, 2024

10 YEARS LATER: Remembering Robbie German

The town of Windermere hosted a remembrance ceremony for Windermere Police Officer Robert “Robbie” German, who was killed in the line of duty March 22, 2014.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 27, 2024

Development coming to Colonial in Oakland

Two projects totaling nearly 27 acres have come before the Oakland Town Commission for approval.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
March 26, 2024

County commissioners move Disney affordable housing project forward

After several hours of discussion, the Board of County Commissioners voted to move the controversial project forward with a 4-2 vote.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 26, 2024

SOBO Artist of the Month: Anna Cary, of Orlando

The mission of the Winter Garden Art Association is to showcase, encourage and celebrate individual creativity and artistic expression among local artists.