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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2017

Mrs. Laird says goodbye to Dillard Street Elementary

The former Teacher of the Year is leaving the only school she taught at after 24 years.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
June 6, 2017

Ocoee commission meeting set for June 6

Tonight Ocoee city commissioners will discuss the possibility of a new 4 Locos Tacos restaurant, the preliminary site plan for Ocoee Village and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
June 5, 2017

M/I Homes breaks ground on Heritage at Plant Street

Developer M/I Homes currently is working on the development of Heritage at Plant Street, a new Winter Garden neighborhood set to house 41 single-family and 43 town houses.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
June 5, 2017

Windermere gymnast finds motivation in the sport's mentality

A sprained neck kept 13-year-old Orlando Metro gymnast Amani Herring from competing in nationals, but it fueled her motivation to come back better than ever next season.

Sports

Michael Eng
June 2, 2017

Lines in the sand trap

Even after Orange County denied a transfer of development rights, Windermere Club owner Bryan DeCunha maintains the only possible outcome for the shuttered course is development. The residents’ response: “Hell no, we won’t go.”

Southwest Orange
News

Brittany Gaines
June 1, 2017

Big Easy owners open new Latin-American cantina

Casa Jimenez opened on Stoneybrook West Parkway last month

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
June 1, 2017

GALLERY: Dr. Phillips High Class of 2017 Graduation

About 768 students in DPHS’s senior class of 2017 graduated Tuesday morning at the Amway Center.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
May 31, 2017

GALLERY: West Orange High School Graduation 2017

West Orange High School's more than 900 graduating seniors proudly moved their tassels to the left side of their caps after their ceremony on Tuesday, May 30, which was held at the Amway Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
May 31, 2017

Fidget spinners craze creates mixed reviews

Fidget spinners are the newest kids’ phenomenon, but there are mixed reviews regarding their purpose.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 31, 2017

Naviance to help students navigate college, careers

When using the program, students have access to features such as college research and matching tools, course planning, career assessments and personality tests.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 31, 2017

Water shortage warning expanded to 18 counties following drought

The St. John’s River Water Management District expects it might take several months for groundwater levels to return to normal despite the coming rainfall this weekend.