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Sam Albuquerque
May 23, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Lila Hernandez, Horizon softball

With a .495 batting average and 39 stolen bases, Horizon softball’s Lila Hernandez is the sophomore sensation leading the Hawks’ fight for a state championship.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 23, 2024

Practice makes perfect: How Windermere softball survived extra innings in regional finals

After seven scoreless innings in the regional softball finals between, the Wolverines leaned on a practice drill called chaos to help them win.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 22, 2024

Foundation’s CJ Bronaugh, Olympia’s Omaria Gordon bring home state titles

Bronaugh won the 100, 200-meter dashes and led Foundation’s 4x100-meter relay team to a second-place finish. Olympia’s Omaria Gordon won the long jump competition.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 22, 2024

Developer seeks to build office park on Apopka-Vineland Road

An applicant is requesting to rezone a 1.21-acre property to develop more than 24,000 square feet of office space across from the Hidden Valley community.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Former Oakland resident to honor veterans

John Ward invites residents to help place American flags on the graves of veterans at two cemeteries in the town.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Woodlawn to host annual Memorial Day Service

The event will include keynote speakers, and various veteran groups are expected to be in attendance.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Windermere Rotary to hold Memorial Day Observance

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony Davit will deliver the message.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Ocoee to honor the fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony

Retired Lt. Col. Yolanda Frazier, who has 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, will be the keynote speaker.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Horizon West club celebrates two years of running

Every week, the Home State Run Club — which boasts more than 100 members — laces up for some camaraderie and exercise.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 23, 2024

These are the people and events that made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 22, 2024

Local “cowboys” head out on mission to Colorado dude ranch

The group of men is led by Winter Garden resident Joel Johnson, who has been volunteering at the Christian ranch for veterans and first responders for 11 years.