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Sam Albuquerque
June 17, 2024

Windermere High football announces 2024 schedule, new stadium set for Sept 13 debut

In its first season as an independent, the Wolverines' schedule will have a new look but will close regular season with rivals Horizon in the Battle of the Groves.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Foundation Academy promotes longtime assistant to head softball coach

Armand Winters will now take over the Lions' softball program following Tate McClellan's departure for a Polk State softball assistant coaching post.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Windermere High's Jose Moyetones named Gatorade Florida Boys Soccer Player of the Year

With 26 goals and 20 assists in his senior year, Moyetones led the Wolverines (16-2-1) to the state semifinals and was also named Class 7A Player of the Year.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 16, 2024

Ocoee to hold a Fourth of July block party and car show

The city's parks and recreation department will host the Independence Day festivities at Bill Breeze Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football wins Florida Gators Swamp Shootout 7-on-7 tournament

After falling behind in both the semifinals and finals, the Warriors claimed the Gator head trophy.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Juneteenth Community Celebration

The city's celebration of Juneteenth saw inspirational words, performing arts and even a park dedication at the annual holiday event.

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Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football star receiver Larry Miles announces transfer to Jones High

Following a breakout sophomore season for the Warriors, the three-star prospect announced he will switch schools this fall.

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Michael Eng
June 15, 2024

BREAKING: Former Orange County Fire Rescue battalion chief announces candidacy for County Commission District 1

Stephen Davis in 2021 was fired from the department after he did not reprimand personnel who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's Maliki Wright commits to Duke

Following his decommitment from USF, the three-star defensive back picked the Blue Devils over Mizzou, Iowa St. and Vanderbilt.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Windermere Prep hires new baseball coach

Omar Peña will takeover as the Lakers' new baseball coach, as well as serve as a Middle School PE teacher.

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High Schools

Michael Eng
June 14, 2024

WATCH: We rode Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Eighteen months after Splash Mountain closed, the ride will reopen at Magic Kingdom with a new theme.

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Michael Eng
June 14, 2024

Downtown home tops Winter Garden sales from June 3 to 9

The home at 204 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, sold June 7, for $1,332,500.

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Real Estate

Annabelle Sikes
June 13, 2024

Winter Garden leader organizes annual water park takeover

Global Not Local organizer Wendell Coates Jr. brought more than 400 children, with 100 being from Winter Garden, to Aquatica Orlando for the third annual event.

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News

Annabelle Sikes
June 13, 2024

American Legion commander recovering from heart surgery

Oakland resident Kurt Gies, founder of Challenge 22, had an emergency quintuple bypass surgery.

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News

Sam Albuquerque
June 13, 2024

Next Level Elite football camp returns to Winter Garden

The eighth annual camp will take place Saturday, June 29, at Walker Field.

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