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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2023

Windermere Library closed for enhancements

The library in Windermere will reopen March 6.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
February 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Orange Technical College - West Campus groundbreaking ceremony

The Orange Technical College division of Orange County Public Schools broke ground for the new OTC – West Campus at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Andrea Mujica
February 28, 2023

West Orange High JV boys basketball program has a new head coach

Former Ocoee High freshman boys basketball coach has accepted a new challenge, to lead the Warriors JV boys basketball team through its next season.

Sports
High Schools

Andrea Mujica
February 28, 2023

Windermere High girls flag football sweeps The Villages

With a 39-13 final score against The Villages Charter Buffalo, the Lady Wolverines brought home the first win of the season.

Sports
High Schools

By Observer Staff
February 27, 2023

Health officials issue blue-green algae bloom caution for Big Sand Lake

This is in response to a site visit and water sample taken Jan. 3, 2023.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 27, 2023

OACS contributes to WOHS shoe drive

Students donated shoes to the West Orange High National Honor Society, which sends the shoes to Honduras.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
February 27, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Reedy Creek legislation

DeSantis hosted a press conference Monday, Feb. 27, at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4, in Lake Buena Vista.

Southwest Orange
Business

Andrea Mujica
February 27, 2023

UPDATED: Winter Garden police investigating Hudson Tire & Service employee's stab wound

Cameron Highnote showed up to work with a stab wound, WGPD is working to find out where the incident took place and any potential suspect information.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Andrea Mujica
February 27, 2023

Dr. Phillips girls basketball team, state champion

With a 47-43 win over Winter Haven Saturday, Feb. 25, the Lady Panthers became back-to-back state champions.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 26, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Pet Fest

Pets and their humans enjoyed a day on the Windermere Town Hall grounds participating in contests and enjoying treats at the Windermere Pet Fest.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 26, 2023

Truck fire closes S.R. 429

The S.R. 429 in the Horizon West area has reopened after a truck fire forced its closure.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
February 26, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Russell Hunt, Legacy High School

Russell Hunt is the athletic director at Legacy High School.

Observer School Zone
Influencer

Andrea Mujica
February 25, 2023

Ocoee High School Special Olympics basketball team, first in the state

The Knights won the Special Olympics state tournament Saturday, Feb. 25.

Sports
High Schools

Andrea Mujica
February 24, 2023

Windermere Prep boys basketball, regional champions

The Windermere Prep boys varsity basketball team became Class 3A, District 6 regional champions after defeating King's Academy 84-68 Friday, Feb. 24, during the Region 2 championship game.