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Andrea Mujica
March 9, 2023

WHAT A RIDE: Windermere Prep, a season for the Lakers' history books

Few outside of Windermere Prep believed. But the Lakers turned many heads en route to their first state-championship appearance since 2016.

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Andrea Mujica
March 9, 2023

Kurt Kitayama wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Kitayama bettered all the big names present at the Arnold Palmer Invitational — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Harris English — and jumped from No. 46 to No. 19 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 9, 2023

UPDATE: UCP West Orange Charter School principal resigned, was not reassigned

Although UCP originally told Orange Observer Tom Brickel was reassigned to a different role within the school, the school stated today that he resigned from the pressure of his job responsibilities.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 9, 2023

Fatal crash on S.R. 429 remains under investigation

One person was pronounced deceased after being transported to AdventHealth Apopka.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 9, 2023

Avalon Road housing project sparks concern

Sutton Grande and Sutton Lakes would add single-family homes, apartments and commercial space to the area.

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Andrea Mujica
March 8, 2023

Ocoee High girls flag football shuts out Lake Nona

With a 18-0 victory, the Lady Knights started their season with a "W" over the Lady Lions.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: March 9, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past for the week of March 9.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 8, 2023

Canine Companions hosts hearing dog graduation in Ocoee

Winter Garden residents Chris and Erika Dold are volunteer puppy raisers and have raised King for 18 months. He has now been matched and will work as a hearing dog.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 8, 2023

WOCC hosting Celebrating Extraordinary Women event

The event will kick off at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Windermere Town Hall.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2023

Oakland names interim town manager

The town has temporarily filled the town manager's position in advance of Steve Koontz’s April 1 departure.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2023

Obituary: Robert L. Burnett

Obituary: Robert L. Burnett died March 2, 2023.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2023

90 is just a number for Charlie Mae Wilder

At 90 years old, east Winter Garden resident Charlie Mae Wilder has no plans to slow down. In fact, she wants to create a space for training youth and adults on a piece of property she owns near her home.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 8, 2023

Rock, country headlining Ocoee Music Festival

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will perform at the Ocoee Music Festival at 9:30 p.m. Friday, and Chris Janson is the final act at 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Andrea Mujica
March 7, 2023

Windermere Prep girls softball overpowers Orangewood Christian

The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Rams 6-4 Monday, March 6, during a non-district game.

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Andrea Mujica
March 7, 2023

City of Ocoee Commission to discuss police officers and firefighters retirement trust fund

The city and the Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. have negotiated changes to pension benefits to be included in the Collective Bargain Agreement.