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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze season ends in semifinals

The 2024 season is over for West Orange’s Florida League team after falling to the DeLand Suns in the semifinals in two games.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

City of Ocoee prepares for 2025 centennial anniversary celebrations

The city will honor its 100 years with a plethora of events next year.

Ocoee Centennial

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 28, 2024

Winter Garden native serving on Navy warship

The 2008 West Orange High School graduate is aboard the USS Ramage.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

Dr. Phillips High names Hannah Sexton next girls volleyball coach

The Texas native and Winter Park Volleyball Club coach will take over a Panthers program that finished 8-10 last season.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

West Orange High former baseball player Sam Brodersen selected in MLB Draft

After successful stints at Wingate University and Louisiana Tech, the pitcher was selected in the 15th round by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 27, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tannus, Dr. Phillips High boys water polo

After leading Dr. Phillips boys water polo to a 29-3 record, Ryan Tannus announced he'll continue his playing career at Iona University.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
July 27, 2024

Orlando Magic co-founder and former general manager Pat Williams dead at 84

A former minor league baseball player and NBA champion GM was vital to the effort of bringing the Magic to Orlando.

Sports

Michael Eng
July 26, 2024

Oakland Park home tops Winter Garden sales from July 16 to 22

The home at 15255 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $1,950,000.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee PD identify body found at Starke Lake

The 31-year-old male victim has been identified as Terry DeWayne Werst.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Winter Garden’s Eddie Fernandes wins third World Long Drive title

Following a 362-yard drive to win a third World Long Drive Senior Division Championship, ‘Fast’ Eddie Fernandes, currently the No. 1 ranked WLD senior, calls it a career after 10 years.

Sports

Amy Quesinberry Price
July 25, 2024

Horizon West Kids Expo returns

The back-to-school event in Hamlin will feature games and booths sharing available services for families.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 25, 2024

Eggs Up Grill collecting back-to-school items

The Winter Garden restaurant is accepting donations from the community to help support area children in need.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Home field advantage: How host families are helping the Squeeze win

The Winter Garden Squeeze host family program aims to provide players with more than just a bed; it hopes to give these athletes a second home for their summer in West Orange.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

Ocoee pizza joint reopens with help of original owner of former Winter Garden Pizza Company

Santora's Pizzeria, owned by Anthony Santora, has reopened its doors with the help of new general manager Willie Laboy.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 25, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden lifeguards partner with fire department for training

The city of Winter Garden lifeguards partnered with the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department to complete an in-service training scenario.

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