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Sam Albuquerque
August 4, 2024

West Orange High alum, swimmer Victor Wright wins 50-meter breaststroke at Special Olympics Florida event

Wright won the Special Olympics Florida Area 6 swimming competition and will move on to regionals.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

Registration now open for West Orange Girls Club’s fall 2024 rec softball league

Girls from ages 4-17 and of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Ocoee-based league, registration ends Aug. 16.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 3, 2024

Renovations coming to Zanders Park

The renovations will include new fencing and upgraded playground equipment that will reorient the play area around the basketball courts.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

Clock strikes midnight on Windermere Wildfire’s national championship comeback

Windermere Wildfire Paulson softball club loses AFCS Tier II National Championship in Game 3, 10-8, after six innings because tournament drop dead time expired.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

City of Ocoee to give away sandbags amid storm preparations

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the city will open a self-service sandbag distribution site for residents.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

High school football media day kicks off 2024 season

To kick off the 2024 season, teams from across West, Southwest Orange County converged on Camping World Stadium to preview their seasons.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
August 2, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Sam Brodersen, St. Louis Cardinals

Former West Orange High baseball player Sam Brodersen was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Athlete of the Week

Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Orange County distributing sandbags ahead of projected tropical storm

Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at five separate locations.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 2, 2024

Sandbags available in Oakland

The town is providing bags for residents worried about property flooding. They must fill their own bags.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 2, 2024

Winter Garden handing out sandbags

The city of Winter Garden facility on West Bay Street is handing out sandbags until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 2, 2024

Chamber hosts annual political hobnob

Dozens of candidates were eager to share their goals if elected or reelected with attendees at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s yearly political event.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Ocoee PD receives 2024 Safety Challenge Award

The traffic unit accepted the honor given by the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Town talk tackles restrooms, annexation

Windermere leaders continue to discuss fencing and an access system at Lake Street Park, temporary restroom facilities at Town Square Park, and the annexation of the Chaine du Lac community.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
August 2, 2024

Stoneybrook West home tops Winter Garden sales from July 22 to 29

The home at 1947 Black Lake Blvd., Winter Garden, sold July 22, for $1,150,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 1, 2024

WO youth club to be named for Junes

The future Boys & Girls Clubs branch in Winter Garden will be known as the June Family Club.

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