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Sam Albuquerque
June 27, 2025

Ocoee star football player Michael McClenton Jr. transferring to Edgewater High

After three seasons leading the Knights defense, the Appalachian State commit will finish his high school football career with the Eagles.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 27, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Drew Pynes, Winter Garden Squeeze

Winter Garden Squeeze’s Drew Pynes has been explosive from the batter’s box this season, hitting for an average of .378 with 14 RBI’s and a league-leading three home runs.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
June 26, 2025

Proposed USL team balancing community focus, global ambitions

After announcing intentions to bring pro soccer to Winter Garden, Federal Sports Alliance plans multiple international club acquisitions modeled after local project.

Sports

Liz Ramos
June 25, 2025

Winter Garden Squeeze to host poker tournament

The poker tournament will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Rock and Brews Kissimmee, 33824 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Megan Bruinsma
June 25, 2025

Twins place seventh in nationals for OARS

Anna and Maija Andert brought back an A Final seventh place at the USRowing’s Youth National Championship.

Sports

Leticia Silva
June 24, 2025

Dr. Phillips Little League is heading to the state championship

The Dr. Phillips Little League seniors are going to Plant City for a state tournament.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
June 19, 2025

Winter Garden Squeeze announces free tickets for kids for remainder of 2025

In partnership with local preschool The Learning Experience, all kids 12 and under get in free to the Squeeze’s remaining home games.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 19, 2025

Windermere's C.J. Bronaugh flips commitment to Florida Gators

Wolverines football's star defensive back announces he's decommitted to Nebraska and will be playing his college ball in Gainesville.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 19, 2025

Legendary DP girls hoops coach Anthony Jones leaves for Montverde job

Dr. Phillips High’s six-time state championship-winning girls basketball coach takes over Montverde Academy program.

Sports
High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
June 18, 2025

Stoneybrook West Golf Club to host Open Championship Tournament

The tournament will be Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 18, 2025

West Orange High girls volleyball coach Matt Jackson joins Michigan State staff as assistant

The former Ocoee High and UCF volleyball player leaves the Warriors program after leading West Orange to district and metro titles.

Sports
High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
June 18, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Ozim, Windermere Girls Little League

Charlotte Ozim Ozim played a key role in Windermere Girls Little League All-Star team's win by hitting .400, bringing in four runs and scoring a total of three times in the series.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2025

The First Academy hires Elicia D’Orazio as softball coach

D’Orazio, a three-time All-Conference USA team selection and Marshall softball’s all-time stolen base leader, comes to TFA after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at Montverde Academy.

Sports
High Schools

Leticia Silva
June 12, 2025

Windermere High welcomes new volleyball coach

Jadyn Russ is joining the Wolverines as the new head coach for the girls' volleyball team.

Observer School Zone

Leticia Silva
June 12, 2025

Windermere High announces new girls basketball coach

Angelique Fayson will coach the girls' basketball team for the upcoming season.

Observer School Zone

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