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Annabelle Sikes
July 30, 2024

Local high school graduates embark on mission trip

Nine recent graduates of West Orange, Windermere and Horizon high schools have decided to put their lives on hold for 18 to 24 months to serve missions for the Church of Jesus Christ.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
July 29, 2024

Observer wins 2024 awards for journalism, advertising

The West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won awards for its journalism, design and advertising at the 2024 Florida Media Conference, held July 25-26 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By None
July 29, 2024

OCOM welcomes inaugural class to campus for 2024 Welcome Week

The first class at Horizon West’s Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine will have 97 students.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
July 29, 2024

Foundation Academy announces its football program to leave FHSAA

The Lions will joins Legacy Charter and Winderemere Prep as members of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
July 29, 2024

OCPS to offer meals at no charge for 2024-25 school year

Orange County Public Schools will once again serve all students in the district all school meals at no charge for the upcoming school year through the Community Eligibility Provision.

West Orange Times & Observer
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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
July 29, 2024

Trio of area high school football playmakers announce transfers

Last season, CJ Bronaugh, Devin Jackson and Xavier Tucker all made names for themselves at their respective schools. In 2024, they’ll play somewhere new.

Observer School Zone
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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze season ends in semifinals

The 2024 season is over for West Orange’s Florida League team after falling to the DeLand Suns in the semifinals in two games.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

City of Ocoee prepares for 2025 centennial anniversary celebrations

The city will honor its 100 years with a plethora of events next year.

Ocoee Centennial

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 28, 2024

Winter Garden native serving on Navy warship

The 2008 West Orange High School graduate is aboard the USS Ramage.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

Dr. Phillips High names Hannah Sexton next girls volleyball coach

The Texas native and Winter Park Volleyball Club coach will take over a Panthers program that finished 8-10 last season.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

West Orange High former baseball player Sam Brodersen selected in MLB Draft

After successful stints at Wingate University and Louisiana Tech, the pitcher was selected in the 15th round by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 27, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tannus, Dr. Phillips High boys water polo

After leading Dr. Phillips boys water polo to a 29-3 record, Ryan Tannus announced he'll continue his playing career at Iona University.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
July 27, 2024

Orlando Magic co-founder and former general manager Pat Williams dead at 84

A former minor league baseball player and NBA champion GM was vital to the effort of bringing the Magic to Orlando.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
July 27, 2024

Windermere officers make life-saving rescues

Windermere Police Department officers Jonathan Cassin and Ryan Miller’s quick thinking and dedicated service have helped to save multiple lives in the past few months.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
July 26, 2024

Horizon High announces new assistant principal, additional staff members

Travis Bryant will serve as the new assistant principal, while Christiane Lynch will be the new director of choral activities and Kate Goodin will be the new orchestra director.