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Annabelle Sikes
August 16, 2024

Foundation Academy unveils new cafeteria, worship center

The Lions kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a new cafeteria and worship center at Foundation’s Tilden Campus.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 16, 2024

'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 3: Execution

The Garden Theatre's “Pippin" is focusing on accessibility and the talented contributions of deaf actors and creatives for audiences to experience the duality of the hearing and non-hearing world.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 16, 2024

Sonny's BBQ opening in Lake Buena Vista

The new location boasts more than 5,000 square feet and seats up to 189 guests across a mix of seating options.

Southwest Orange
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Sam Albuquerque
August 16, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Madison Wehr, Olympia High girls volleyball

As only a sophomore, Madison Wehr helped lead Olympia to a historic season. Expect more of the same in 2024 from the Titans’ star setter.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 15, 2024

OARS hosting annual open boathouse event

The Windermere organization invites all interested in learning about the sport from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 15, 2024

Live Local Act: City of Ocoee to implement state's affordable housing law

The commission approved an ordinance to amend the city’s land development code, limiting restrictions on affordable housing developments.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 15, 2024

World-class instructor brings Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Hamlin

Second-degree black belt professor Marcos Vinicius has partnered with local resident Doug Leech to open MVBJJ Academy in Horizon West.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 15, 2024

OCOM opens doors for inaugural first day of school

The inaugural class of 97 students at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine started their first week of classes Monday, Aug. 5. OCOM is more than an investment of $200 million into the community.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 15, 2024

Last man standing: Olympia football’s Parker Moss ready to lead new-look Titans

After losing 21 of 22 starters from 2023’s historic team, senior offensive lineman Parker Moss — Olympia’s lone returner — is ready to lead the way.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 14, 2024

Ocoee PD investigating shooting

The victim of the shooting has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
August 14, 2024

Pigskin preview: West, Southwest Orange’s high school football kickoff classics

With the regular season inching closer and closer, the kickoff classics will be the final rehearsals for the area’s teams.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 14, 2024

Horizon High softball player Mackenzie Duncan commits to Penn State

The Hawks' senior pitcher will be heading to State College, Pennsylvania next fall to play for the Nittany Lions.

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High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

Oakland to feature Lake Apopka art

A reception will be held Friday, Aug. 16, and guests can meet the artists in attendance.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

Orange County recognizes Coach Anthony for decades of mentoring

Coach Anthony uses the game of basketball to make a difference in the lives of local youth participating in the West Orange Recreation Center’s Jr. Magic Program.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 14, 2024

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 15, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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