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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

Clock strikes midnight on Windermere Wildfire’s national championship comeback

Windermere Wildfire Paulson softball club loses AFCS Tier II National Championship in Game 3, 10-8, after six innings because tournament drop dead time expired.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

High school football media day kicks off 2024 season

To kick off the 2024 season, teams from across West, Southwest Orange County converged on Camping World Stadium to preview their seasons.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Orange County distributing sandbags ahead of projected tropical storm

Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at five separate locations.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 2, 2024

Chamber hosts annual political hobnob

Dozens of candidates were eager to share their goals if elected or reelected with attendees at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s yearly political event.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 2, 2024

Town talk tackles restrooms, annexation

Windermere leaders continue to discuss fencing and an access system at Lake Street Park, temporary restroom facilities at Town Square Park, and the annexation of the Chaine du Lac community.

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By Observer Staff
August 1, 2024

Observer hosts 2024 District 1 debate

See the debate and exit poll results here.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Annabelle Sikes
August 1, 2024

Cub Scout Pack 5 hosting Bicycle Rodeo in Horizon West

Children are encouraged bring their helmet and bike to engage in a morning of educational fun.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 31, 2024

St. Luke’s church staging diversified ‘Sound of Music’

The cast was carefully selected to represent the diversity in the church membership and in the community. Lead Pastor Jenn Stiles Williams hopes everyone in the audience will see themselves on the stage.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 31, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Five candidates — Karen Castor Dentel, Cynthia Harris, Dan Helm, Wes Hodge and Sunshine Linda-Marie Grund — are running for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections seat in the Aug. 20 primary.