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Sam Albuquerque
June 9, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's QB Stanley Anderson-Lofton announces commitment to Middle Tennessee

With a handful of offers to pick from, the top returning quarterback in West, Southwest Orange County has chosen the Blue Raiders.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Little League champions honored at Squeeze game

The Winter Garden Squeeze honored the 8-9 year old District 14 champions from Winter Garden Little League.

Sports
Game Film

Annabelle Sikes
June 8, 2024

County OKs referendum for OCPS sales tax

The County Commission in May also approved an agreement with the Central Florida Expressway Authority for Schofield Road.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
June 7, 2024

League of Cities recognizes ONP for stewardship

The Oakland Nature Preserve received an environmental award for 2024.

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News

Annabelle Sikes
June 7, 2024

Macy’s opens doors in Winter Garden Village

The new location hosted five children and their families from local nonprofit Eight Waves for a summer essentials shopping event ahead of the store’s grand opening.

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News

Annabelle Sikes
June 7, 2024

OCPS and law enforcement sign School Justice Partnership Agreement

The agreement lays out guidelines for how to handle instances of student misconduct, with an emphasis on finding alternatives to arrest for less serious offenses that do not pose a threat to safety.

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Michael Eng
June 7, 2024

Sanctuary at Twin Waters home tops Winter Garden sales from May 27 to June 2

The home at 16774 Sanctuary Drive, Winter Garden, sold May 31, for $1,200,000.

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Real Estate

Michael Eng
June 6, 2024

Teen girl dies after tree falls on car on Reams Road

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, the accident occurred at about 6:49 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on Reams Road south of Summerlake Boulevard.

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News

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Orange Observer Sports Awards

The Observer is excited to roll out a new local annual sports awards series to highlight the area’s most deserving athletes, coaches and teams.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Orlando Area Rowing Society sending nine boats to Nationals

After facing off against 53 of the top teams from across the Southeast, Orlando Area Rowing Society is sending nine boats to USRowing’s Youth National Championships.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Diego De Pina, Ocoee High Track and Field

A two-sport athlete for Ocoee, Diego De Pina is not only primed for a breakout senior season on the football field, but he also finished as the state runner-up in the shot put.