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Michael Eng
March 5, 2025

Arnold Palmer Invitational chock full of fun events

Even if you’re not into golf, there is plenty to do at this year’s API.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange boys lacrosse tops Windermere, 23-8

The Warriors get a dominant early season home win over their district rivals Wolverines.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
March 3, 2025

PHOTOS: CFCA girls hoops falls in state semifinals

The Lady Eagles lost to North Florida Educational Institute, 50-46, in the Class 1A state semifinals.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
February 27, 2025

Regional sports complex development, The Dynasty, receives key approvals from Ocoee

Ocoee Commission unanimously approved a future land use map amendment and rezoning of the property for the billion-dollar development.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
February 26, 2025

Local youth gymnastics star Jocelyn James taking first steps toward Olympic dream

Horizon West's Jocelyn James is flying up the youth gymnastics ranks, demonstrating the skills and drive required to turn a lofty dream into a reality.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Top West, Southwest Orange baseball players to watch in 2025

As the 2025 baseball season kicks into high gear, check out this list of the area’s top talent to watch out for on the diamond this year.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Duncan, Horizon softball

Horizon softball senior Mackenzie Duncan is the program’s leader in strikeouts, games played and innings pitched.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange girls lacrosse dominates in first home win of 2025

Led by its young trio of goalscorers, the Lady Warriors top visiting Edgewater High in comfortable fashion, 19-3.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

Three area girls basketball teams win regional championships, advance to state final four

CFCA, Dr. Phillips and Ocoee all claimed their respective regional titles and kept their state championship hopes alive.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
February 22, 2025

PHOTOS: Roper YMCA Family Center’s Healthy YOU Day

The Roper YMCA Family Center invited the public to an open house of sorts Saturday, Feb. 22, as it celebrated Healthy YOU Day.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
February 22, 2025

Windermere boys basketball wins regionals, advances to state final four

In a battle between district foes, the Wolverines topped the Oak Ridge Pioneers, 62-58, for their first regional crown since 2018-19.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 21, 2025

The First Academy baseball starts season ranked No. 24 in the nation

Following an appearance in the final four last season, the addition of a new coach and a heap of returning starters, the Royals are primed for another big season.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

West Orange baseball tops Windermere on the road, 2-1

Thanks to a stellar performance from the mound by senior Sims McClusky, the Warriors get a huge road win over the Wolverines.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee Middle boys, girls hoops top Sunridge Middle in cluster title games

Both Cardinals teams maintain their undefeated records after winning the Southwest Orange County Cluster Championship on the road.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

Seven area high school basketball teams advance to regional title game

Seven of the 14 West, Southwest Orange high school basketball teams — two boys teams and five girls — that reached the postseason have reached the regional championship round.

Sports
High Schools

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