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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Two former West, Southwest Orange County high school football players selected in NFL Draft

Former Olympia High QB Joe Milton and West Orange High WR Jaylon Carlies selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Olympia boys basketball star Kameren Wright commits to USF

The 6-foot-6 wing and four-star prospect shined for the Titans in his lone season at the school, averaging a team-high 16.2 points per game.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Chamber names Carrie Acosta executive assistant, office manager

In her new role, Acosta will assist president/CEO Stephen Lewis in the chamber’s operations.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Obituary: Miriam Baderian

Obituary: Miriam Baderian, a former Ocoee resident, died Feb. 23, 2024.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Windermere High, The First Academy win baseball district championships

The Wolverines topped Olympia High, 5-1, to claim the Class 7A, District 5 title and the Royals beat Foundation Academy, 4-2, for the 2A, District 7 crown.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Windermere High hosts first in-person high school esports tournament

Windermere High hosted the FASA PlayVS state championships — a multiplayer team video game competition.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Axel March, West Orange boys lacrosse

West Orange High lacrosse player Axel March had a senior season for the record books. He surpassed 500 career face-off wins and led the Warriors to their first district title since 2017.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 3, 2024

Suspect in custody in Winter Garden shooting

Winter Garden police are investigating a shooting that took place at about 1:30 a.m. Friday on Azalea Way.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 3, 2024

Commission postpones discussion on ER

The $11.5 million project would include a one-story, 11,570-square-foot freestanding emergency room building.

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Michael Eng
May 3, 2024

Bronson’s Landing home tops Winter Garden sales from April 22 to 28

The home at 2108 Tillman Ave., Winter Garden, sold April 22, for $780,000.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 2, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: May 2, 2024

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

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 2, 2024

Valencia announces teacher apprenticeship program

College students can work in classrooms as paraprofessionals while earning their elementary education degrees.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 2, 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new worship center in Winter Garden

The center will house four local congregations and serve as the headquarters for nearly 4,000 members in 13 congregations across the West Orange County area.

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Annabelle Sikes
May 2, 2024

Community provides input on Visit Orlando’s tourism master plan

District 1 residents were the first to offer input at a series of town hall meetings hosted by the tourism association in April.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 1, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: April 25, 2024

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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