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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange High girls water polo tops Dr. Phillips in district finals

In the first of two district finals between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the lady Warriors won 7-5.

Sports
High Schools

By Michael Eng and David Terry
April 4, 2024

A brew-tiful day: Welcome to the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival

On behalf of Legacy Events for Education and the Observer Media Group, we’d like to welcome you to the first Hamlin Craft Beer Festival — New Beer’s Eve! We are super excited you are here to celebrate this event with us. We hope you are ready to sample some of the finest craft beers from throughout the country!

Southwest Orange
Opinion

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Joseph McNicholas, Windermere High boys weightlifting

Meet Windermere boys weightlifter Joseph McNicholas, the Class 3A, District 7 and Metro West conference individual champion.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 4, 2024

Ocoee branch of county clerk’s office expands hours

Weekday services are now offered one Saturday each month at the Orange County Clerk of the Court's Ocoee branch.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Spring Fever set for this weekend

Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s Spring Fever will include two days filled with entertainment, children’s activities, educational stations, booths and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Voters will choose between Mueller, Jones

Because no District 2 candidate received 50% of the vote, the city of Winter Garden will hold a runoff election between incumbent Ron Mueller and challenger Iliana Ramos Jones.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Windermere baseball’s Ty Head is the best in a family of D-I athletes

The senior is about to achieve something none of the other D-I athletes in his family have; get drafted to play professional sports.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis advances to Metro West conference finals

After getting off to a hot start, the Vipers have rolled through metros and will fight for the title April 4.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Four area high school boys weightlifting teams win district titles

Windermere High, Horizon High, The First Academy and Foundation Academy all won a district crown.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Dr. Phillips boys water polo rises from young surprise to state’s top team

The FHSAA boys water polo district playoffs have begun. Despite a young roster, the Panthers (24-2) are one of the favorites to bring a state title home.