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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 26, 2024

Is the RV park proposal appropriate?

Residents in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area voiced mixed opinions on a proposed special exception request for an RV park with up to 277 camping sites at a community meeting.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 26, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Camp Roar at The First Academy

Children who are rising transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students enjoyed Summer Safari week at Camp Roar at The First Academy.

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Michael Eng
July 26, 2024

Oakland Park home tops Winter Garden sales from July 16 to 22

The home at 15255 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $1,950,000.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee PD identify body found at Starke Lake

The 31-year-old male victim has been identified as Terry DeWayne Werst.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Winter Garden’s Eddie Fernandes wins third World Long Drive title

Following a 362-yard drive to win a third World Long Drive Senior Division Championship, ‘Fast’ Eddie Fernandes, currently the No. 1 ranked WLD senior, calls it a career after 10 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 25, 2024

Horizon West Kids Expo returns

The back-to-school event in Hamlin will feature games and booths sharing available services for families.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 25, 2024

Eggs Up Grill collecting back-to-school items

The Winter Garden restaurant is accepting donations from the community to help support area children in need.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Home field advantage: How host families are helping the Squeeze win

The Winter Garden Squeeze host family program aims to provide players with more than just a bed; it hopes to give these athletes a second home for their summer in West Orange.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee pizza joint reopens with help of original owner of former Winter Garden Pizza Company

Santora's Pizzeria, owned by Anthony Santora, has reopened its doors with the help of new general manager Willie Laboy.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Windermere reviews updated Town Hall renovation plan

Bathroom and kitchen upgrades took top priority during the Town Council workshop.

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