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Annabelle Sikes
July 13, 2024

Will new Florida law reduce street racing?

Residents hope a new Florida law pertaining to harsher and swifter consequences for street racing will serve as a deterrent for offenders in Horizon West and beyond.

Southwest Orange
News

Sam Albuquerque
July 13, 2024

Windermere High announces new track and field coaches to replace Jason Greer

Following Greer's decision to become the next Timber Creek High coach, Windermere High has named Rosie Williams and Keith Wood as its new track and field coaches.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 13, 2024

TFA baseball's Austin Pierzynski commits to UAB

The son of former MLB player AJ Pierzynski, The First Academy catcher announced his commitment to the Blazers via his X account.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 12, 2024

Winter Garden Squeeze player John Smith III wins second Home Run Derby

The University of South Alabama commit and former Pensacola State College player won his second consecutive Florida League home run derby.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 12, 2024

Former TFA baseball coach Scott Grove hired at Georgia school

The state and national championship-winning baseball coach will take over the program at Coffee High in Douglas, Georgia.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
July 12, 2024

Orange County Commission to explore film incentive program

Experts will provide recommendations to the commissioners on establishing a film program to determine the purpose, costs and tasks, including permits and incentive management.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
July 12, 2024

30 North Park townhome tops Winter Garden sales from July 1 to 7

The townhome at 76 N. Park Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 2, for $1,900,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 11, 2024

Oakland gallery looking for Lake Apopka art

The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the town of Oakland invites local artists to submit their artwork for the next exhibition.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
July 11, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Anne Douglas, Orange County School Board District 4

Anne Douglas is one of three candidates vying for the Orange County School Board District 4 seat. The seat is open after longtime member Pam Gould decided not to run for reelection.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
July 11, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Kyle Goudy, Orange County School Board District 4

Kyle Goudy is one of three candidates vying for the Orange County School Board District 4 seat. The seat is open after longtime member Pam Gould decided not to run for reelection.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
July 11, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Jake Petroski, Orange County School Board District 4

Jake Petroski is one of three candidates vying for the Orange County School Board District 4 seat. The seat is open after longtime member Pam Gould decided not to run for reelection.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
July 11, 2024

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Orange County School Board District 4

Three candidates — Anne Douglas, Kyle Goudy and Jake Petroski — are vying for the Orange County School Board District 4 seat.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
July 11, 2024

Ocoee High football star Joshua Guerrier on why he committed to Pitt

The Knights' three-star prospect talks about his choice to become a Panther over Iowa, Tennessee, Wake Forest and others.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 11, 2024

Orange Observer Sports Awards: Meet the inaugural class of winners

In the first edition of the Orange Observer Sports Awards, we recognize 10 of the West, Southwest Orange County area’s most deserving athletes, coaches and teams from the 2023-24 sports season.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 10, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Erisman, Windermere High and Lakers Aquatics swimming

At 15 years old, Rylee Erisman narrowly missed out on a Team USA spot for the Paris Olympics. As a rising sophomore, she’s ready to make an even bigger splash in 2024.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

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