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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2024

Horizon student earns essay scholarship for living in Disney’s backyard

A local Realtor sponsored the essay contest for high school seniors.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

National Signing Day: Student-athletes across West, Southwest Orange County make their college decisions

From all over West Orange and Southwest Orange County, Feb. 7 saw student-athletes from the entire sports landscape achieve something incredible: Sign their National Letters of Intent to play college sports.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
February 15, 2024

Chaine du Lac home tops Windermere sales from Feb. 3 to 10

The home at 12632 Park Ave., Windermere, sold Feb. 8, for $5,400,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

Ocoee City Commission names Craig Shadrix favorite for City Manager successor

Longtime Ocoee Assistant City Manager Craig Shadrix was named by the Commission as choice to succeed retiring City Manager.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
February 15, 2024

Lake Down Crest home tops Windermere sales from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

The home at 9012 Pinnacle Circle, Windermere, sold Jan. 31, for $1,895,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

Observer School Zone
News

Annabelle Sikes
February 14, 2024

Disney gives update on affordable housing project

Representatives from Walt Disney World and The Michaels Organization are set to meet with Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, Feb. 15, to discuss the new project.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
February 13, 2024

Golden Oak home tops Horizon West-area sales from Feb. 3 to 10

The home at 9764 Lounsberry Circle, Golden Oak, sold Feb. 8, for $4,550,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Michael Eng
February 12, 2024

Phillips Cove home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Feb. 3 to 10

The home at 7002 Philips Cove Court, No. 25, Orlando, sold Feb. 7, for $1,225,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
February 12, 2024

Titan Time: Olympia boys basketball is about going all out, all 32 minutes of the game

Despite losing two of its expected top returning players to transfers, Olympia has doubled down on effort and talent to fuel its postseason run.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 11, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Vaughn Scusa, Legacy Charter football

Despite just one season of football Legacy's Vaughn Scusa starred for the Eagles and is now headed to play in college.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere Elementary School Spring Carnival

The Mustangs enjoyed a day filled with food trucks, bounce houses, carnival games, music, a silent auction and more thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes, Sam Albuquerque
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 WOCC Big Orange Awards

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments and triumphs of some of the organization’s most admired and inspirational members at the signature, annual event.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
February 9, 2024

Eagle Scout project yields success

Windermere resident Jake Carsten, 17, recently built a flag retirement box in the town of Windermere as part of his journey to earn the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout.

Southwest Orange
News

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