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Sam Albuquerque
May 20, 2024

Olympia High hires its next boys basketball coach

Justin Shipp, a former Windermere High and Dr. Phillips High assistant coach, has been tapped to take over for the retiring Rob Gordon.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
May 20, 2024

Bay Hill home tops Dr. Phillips sales from May 13 to 19

The home at 6108 Dartmoor Court, Orlando, sold May 15, for $4,062,500.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
May 20, 2024

Windermere baseball falls in title game, finishes historic 2024 season as state runner-ups

After first-ever regional title win and state championship game appearance, the Wolverines fall to Stoneman Douglas High in finals, 3-2.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 20, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee High's senior end of an era field day

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Ocoee seniors mark the “End of an Era” with a sendoff field day full of fun.

Observer School Zone
Photos

Annabelle Sikes
May 19, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Adrien Hadley, Sand Lake Elementary School

Adrien Hadley is a fourth-grade teachers at Sand Lake Elementary School.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
May 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Horizon High's 2024 senior sunset

As the Class of 2024 says goodbye to high school, Horizon seniors are going out in style at their senior sunset event.

Observer School Zone
Photos

Sam Albuquerque
May 18, 2024

Windermere and Horizon softball win regional titles, advance to state semifinals

In Class 7A, Wolverines top Steinbrenner High while Hawks beat Osceola High in 5A.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
May 18, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere Armed Forces Day

The town of Windermere honored its active-duty service members with a special ceremony.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
May 18, 2024

Windermere High baseball advances to state championship game

After a 2-1 win over Timber Creek High, the Wolverines will face Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the 7A state championship game.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
May 18, 2024

PHOTOS: Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida’s 2024 Asian Cultural Festival

Ocoee celebrated Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month as it hosted the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida’s annual Asian Cultural Festival.

Arts + Entertainment

Sam Albuquerque
May 17, 2024

Rise Athletics: How competition and community forged a winning culture at Winter Garden gym

Rise Athletics finished first, second and third in three different team categories at the Florida Weightlifting State Championships.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
May 17, 2024

Bonk’s adventure: Windermere deputy chief selected for FBI academy

Jayson Bonk is the only current member from the Windermere Police Department who will have attended the academy.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
May 17, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Leneah Green, Ocoee High track and field

With 17 first-place finishes this year for Ocoee High, junior Leneah Green has established herself as one of the fastest girls in West Orange County.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
May 17, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: Ocoee High

Observer Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque is taking you behind the scenes of your favorite high school football team during the 2024 spring session.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
May 16, 2024

FA missionaries return to Dominican Republic

Sixteen students and staff members from Foundation Academy had life-changing experiences through their annual mission trip taken to Puerto Plata.

Southwest Orange
News

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