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Annabelle Sikes
May 9, 2024

Time capsule commemorates school’s history

Ahead of its big move in the fall to Ocoee, Orange Technical College — West Campus opened its time capsule with items dating as far back as 50 years.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 8, 2024

WOHS band leaders honored with Otto J. Kraushaar Award

West Orange High School was the only Florida school to receive Straight Superior ratings in marching, jazz, concert and orchestra.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

Windermere Preparatory School theater rakes in honors

WPS theater is raising the stakes on the drama program and giving other troupes a run for their money when it comes to competition.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 8, 2024

Legacy Events for Education awards scholarships

The organization recognized outstanding seniors from West Orange and Southwest Orange at its annual scholarship recipient ceremony.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

House fire destroys Winter Garden home

The home occupied by Patricia Oliver and her son, Darryl Merchant was gutted following a kitchen fire March 1. She is temporarily living in a rental home, and the work is taking longer than expected.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2024

One dead, another severely injured in two-vehicle crash on Schofield Road

Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the fatal crash in Lake County that occurred early Wednesday morning.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

Olympia sisters earn gold Congressional Youth Award

Olympia High School juniors Veda, left and Maya Srikantan each earned a gold Congressional Youth Award.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 9, 2024

LOCAL HISTORY: These are the people and events that were making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 8, 2024

Obituary: Audrey Cathey Carter

Obituary: Audrey Cathey Carter, 68, died Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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Michael Eng
May 8, 2024

Meadow Ridge home tops Ocoee sales from April 29 to May 5

The home at 2790 Maria Isabel Ave., Ocoee, sold May 3, for $820,000.

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Michael Eng
May 7, 2024

Waterstone home tops Horizon West-area sales from April 29 to May 5

The home at 11412 Waterstone Loop, Windermere, sold May 2, for $2,899,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
May 7, 2024

The First Academy’s production of Godspell wins four Dr. Phillips Applause Awards

The four awards the Royals' theatre department won include Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Orchestra, Outstanding Sound Designer and Outstanding Singer.

Arts + Entertainment

Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Hamlin Hoedown

With pony rides, a petting zoo and a deejay, the 2024 edition of the Hamlin Hoedown was a day full of family fun.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2024

Horizon West Wolves youth football's president, vice president inducted to CFYFL Hall of Fame

Keith Johnston, president, and Nick Torani, vice president, included in the group of 13 individuals inducted as part of the 2024 class.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
May 5, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis players take home singles, doubles state championships

Vipers' No. 1 Pete Tran won the singles state championship and teamed up with LBV's No. 2 Wil Nguyen to claim the doubles state crown.

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