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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
August 8, 2024

West Orange High, Windermere High football teams volunteer at local food bank

As part of their offseason programs, the two area football teams spent time giving back to the local community by packing boxes of food for families in need at the Southeastern Food Bank.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 8, 2024

West Orange High baseball's Charlie Eidelman announces commitment to play at Thomas University

The Warriors' right fielder hit .338 (22/65) from the batter's box in 2024 while driving in 10 runs, scoring 16 runs and stealing five bases.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 8, 2024

Garden Theatre 'Pippin' performance to benefit The Center Orlando

All proceeds from the select "Pippin" performance will benefit The Center Orlando, which is a nonprofit community center that aims to promote and empower the LBGTQ+ community and its allies.

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By Annabelle Sikes
August 8, 2024

'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 2: Preparation

The Garden Theatre's “Pippin" is focusing on accessibility and the talented contributions of deaf actors and creatives for audiences to experience the duality of the hearing and non-hearing world.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Eight Waves collecting hygiene essentials for children in need

The items donated will be put together for a Healthy & Happy Child Kit.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

SOBO Artist of the Month: Mary Beth Lesko

Meet this month's featured artist, who has been painting and drawing since she was 16.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for the week of Aug. 8, 2024

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Barbershop quartet takes gold

Four local men, including a father-son duo, placed first in an international competition held this summer in Ohio.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 7, 2024

Arts After 5 students stage 'Willy Wonka Jr.'

East Winter Garden youth put on a successful rendition of “Willy Wonka Jr.” as golden ticket winners, Oompa-Loompas, the Candy Man and more at Maxey Elementary School.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 7, 2024

Man indicted for first-degree murder, stalking in Ocoee

Shannon King, 56, has been indicted by an Orange County grand jury for first degree murder and stalking.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 6, 2024

OARS dominates Halifax Regatta in Daytona

The Orlando Area Rowing Society took home both the Overall Points crown and the Sculling Points trophy at the 27th annual edition of the two-day regatta.

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Michael Eng
August 5, 2024

Local Venezuelans protest in Winter Garden

Local Venezuelans stood in solidarity with those in their native country as they staged a liberation rally Saturday, Aug. 3, in downtown Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 5, 2024

Early voting starts in Orange County

Voters can cast their ballots at 22 locations across Central Florida now through Aug. 18.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 5, 2024

Back-to-school immunizations offered

The Orange County Health Department is issuing the free shots this month at several locations.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 5, 2024

Ocoee High football player Diego De Pina commits to the University of West Florida

The defensive lineman should be a huge factor in his final season for a scary Ocoee defense.

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