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Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

PHOTOS: AHC’s 44th Annual Holiday Party for Children with Special Needs

The Autistic/Handicapped Children of Central Florida, Inc. organization hosted the annual holiday party at The Pines at Windermere.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

Dr. Phillips High alum, YouTube sensation Scooter Magruder talks online success

Scooter Magruder, a sports aficionado and YouTube star, is also an Orlando resident and Dr. Phillips High graduate.

Southwest Orange
News

Brittany Gaines
December 8, 2017

"White Christmas" opens at Windermere High

Windermere High thespians are preparing to open their first full production of the year, “White Christmas”

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
December 8, 2017

Ocoee High graduate becomes professional Halo 5 player

Recent Ocoee High graduate Tom Wilson — perhaps better known as his gamertag Saiyan — became a professional Halo 5 player for Luminosity Gaming in February.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Brittany Gaines
December 8, 2017

A big win for Bridgewater Middle Beta Club

The club competed for the first time ever at the state convention and won first place in the technology division.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Brittany Gaines
December 8, 2017

Sarina Zhou wins first place at the Orlando Global Peace Film Festival Art Show

Dr. Phillips High sophomore won an award earlier this month for her drawing “World United”

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Oakland holding fast to design rules with RaceTrac

The elected officials say the town’s Gateway Corridor ordinance has strict guidelines to ensure Oakland’s main thoroughfares retain the historic look they desire.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Fallen tree to become natural art

The live oak in Oakland Park is getting new life as an art piece in the neighborhood.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

Sharpshooter cased Philippine jungle in WWII

Henry Goehres was shipped to the Pacific Theater, where he came face to face with combat.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2017

River Grass Lane creates festive lights display

Deck the yards with lights and music: When you're out looking at Christmas lights, be sure to head to Covington Chase in Winter Garden and tune your radio into 99.5 FM.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Tim Freed
December 5, 2017

PHOTOS: Light Up Oakland 2017

Oakland residents had a chance to meet Santa Claus and view Christmas lights with their family and friends as the town hosted Light Up Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 2.