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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 5, 2024

13 apply for vacant Oakland commission seat

The town of Oakland received more than a dozen applications from residents eager to fill Seat 3 on the Town Commission, vacated when Sal Ramos ran for mayor in the March 19 election.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 5, 2024

Disney affordable-housing decision leads March county action

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners made several decisions that impact West Orange and Southwest Orange.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 5, 2024

Sip, sip hooray! Twins open boba shop in Winter Garden

Sister Cristina Dewrell and Andrea Perlas have opened Dreamy Tea off West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
April 5, 2024

Fall football schedules: Here are five can't miss 2024 high school football games

Most West, Southwest Orange high school football teams have released their 2024 schedules, here are Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque’s top five games to watch.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High boys water polo tops West Orange High in district finals

In the second district final matchups of the day between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the Panthers boys beat the Warriors in a thriller, 13-10.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange High girls water polo tops Dr. Phillips in district finals

In the first of two district finals between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the lady Warriors won 7-5.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Joseph McNicholas, Windermere High boys weightlifting

Meet Windermere boys weightlifter Joseph McNicholas, the Class 3A, District 7 and Metro West conference individual champion.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 4, 2024

Ocoee branch of county clerk’s office expands hours

Weekday services are now offered one Saturday each month at the Orange County Clerk of the Court's Ocoee branch.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Spring Fever set for this weekend

Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s Spring Fever will include two days filled with entertainment, children’s activities, educational stations, booths and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Voters will choose between Mueller, Jones

Because no District 2 candidate received 50% of the vote, the city of Winter Garden will hold a runoff election between incumbent Ron Mueller and challenger Iliana Ramos Jones.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Windermere Police Department welcomes new officer

Jonathan Cassin will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the town of Windermere.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Windermere baseball’s Ty Head is the best in a family of D-I athletes

The senior is about to achieve something none of the other D-I athletes in his family have; get drafted to play professional sports.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis advances to Metro West conference finals

After getting off to a hot start, the Vipers have rolled through metros and will fight for the title April 4.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Four area high school boys weightlifting teams win district titles

Windermere High, Horizon High, The First Academy and Foundation Academy all won a district crown.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Dr. Phillips boys water polo rises from young surprise to state’s top team

The FHSAA boys water polo district playoffs have begun. Despite a young roster, the Panthers (24-2) are one of the favorites to bring a state title home.

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High Schools

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