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Sam Albuquerque
February 12, 2024

Titan Time: Olympia boys basketball is about going all out, all 32 minutes of the game

Despite losing two of its expected top returning players to transfers, Olympia has doubled down on effort and talent to fuel its postseason run.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 11, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Vaughn Scusa, Legacy Charter football

Despite just one season of football Legacy's Vaughn Scusa starred for the Eagles and is now headed to play in college.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere Elementary School Spring Carnival

The Mustangs enjoyed a day filled with food trucks, bounce houses, carnival games, music, a silent auction and more thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

Winter Garden considers medical office on S.R. 50

The proposed Garcia Winter Garden Office development would be located at 14237 W. Colonial Drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes, Sam Albuquerque
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 WOCC Big Orange Awards

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments and triumphs of some of the organization’s most admired and inspirational members at the signature, annual event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Eagle Scout project yields success

Windermere resident Jake Carsten, 17, recently built a flag retirement box in the town of Windermere as part of his journey to earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

Windermere Prep freshman Diya Somnali led Lakers in Central Florida Brain Bee

The annual neuroscience competition saw Somnali finish in the top 10 and Windermere Prep be awarded best overall school

West Orange Times & Observer

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2024

It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

D-BAT Winter Garden is the new baseball, softball training facility seeking to redefine training in the area

The new baseball and softball training facility offers athletes a safe haven to train and develop their skills with state-of-the-art equipment and expert training staff.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

Baseball is Life: How Dr. Phillips Little League impacted its former president Nomi Ansari

Nomi Ansari has been involved with Dr. Phillips Little League since the 1980s as a player, coach, board member, safety officer and president.

Sports
Youth Sports

Annabelle Sikes
February 8, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Ocoee Police Department Night of Excellence

The night's awards and recognitions included Volunteer of the Year, Business Partner of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, Civilian of the Year and Officer of the Year.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 8, 2024

See a crime? Report it at tip411

Residents can now submit anonymous, non-emergency tips 24/7 to the Winter Garden Police Department through a new technology crime fighting tool: Winter Garden PD tip411.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 8, 2024

Residents: Veterinary clinic will impact wetlands

A proposed vet clinic has residents concerned with wetland and environmental impacts, flooding, and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Deputy Steven’s Bertrand, Hamlin Elementary

Deputy Bertrand has been the school resource officer at Hamlin for two years and an SRO and Orange County deputy with Orange County Public Schools since 2016.

West Orange Times & Observer
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