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Andrea Mujica, Amy Quesinberry Price, Annabelle Sikes
March 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee Music Festival is little bit rock, little bit country

The Ocoee Lakeshore grounds were inundated with popular tunes from musicians such as Joan Jett and Night Ranger Friday night; and Walker Montgomery, Niko Moon and Chris Janson Saturday night.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Andrea Mujica
March 10, 2023

Christ School’s dyslexic program earns accreditation

About 20 families participating in The Bridge program at The Christ School come from the West Orange and Southwest Orange communities.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Andrea Mujica
March 10, 2023

Life through a 17-year-old’s lens

Goodlatte is aware that the passion he feels toward photography can capture much more than just a moment in time — it can freeze a memory and transmit myriad emotions.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
March 9, 2023

Windermere High offers Guthrie scholarship

Applications are available at Windermere High School for the Douglas Guthrie Achieving Greatness with Honor Scholarship.

Southwest Orange
News

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.

Sports

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.

Sports

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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.