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By Bob Buchanan
February 9, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former commissioner disputes Mueller’s claims

In your coverage of Ron Mueller, the current commissioner who is being challenged by Iliana Jones for District 2, there are several questionable achievements attributed to him that were presented as facts.

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Opinion

Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange girls basketball top Ocoee on the Knights' senior night

After trailing most of the game, West Orange tops rival Ocoee led by senior guard Zoe Calvez.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

Windermere Prep freshman Diya Somnali led Lakers in Central Florida Brain Bee

The annual neuroscience competition saw Somnali finish in the top 10 and Windermere Prep be awarded best overall school

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Michael Eng
February 9, 2024

Twinwaters home tops Winter Garden sales from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

The home at 16611 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 31, for $1,895,000.

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Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

Soccer playoffs: Everything you need to know about the area’s postseason teams

With district tournaments done and dusted, 10 West Orange, Southwest Orange County teams had a shot to hunt for state championship glory.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Bianca Hall, The First Academy girls basketball

After leading the Royals to a district championship as an eighth-grader, Bianca Hall has taken another step as TFA’s leader on the court.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 8, 2024

It’s Slurpee time: 7-Eleven opens in Horizon West

Residents near Seidel Road now have a nearby location to get their gas.

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News

By Sam Albuquerque
February 8, 2024

D-BAT Winter Garden is the new baseball, softball training facility seeking to redefine training in the area

The new baseball and softball training facility offers athletes a safe haven to train and develop their skills with state-of-the-art equipment and expert training staff.

Sports

Annabelle Sikes
February 8, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Ocoee Police Department Night of Excellence

The night's awards and recognitions included Volunteer of the Year, Business Partner of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, Civilian of the Year and Officer of the Year.

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News

Annabelle Sikes
February 8, 2024

See a crime? Report it at tip411

Residents can now submit anonymous, non-emergency tips 24/7 to the Winter Garden Police Department through a new technology crime fighting tool: Winter Garden PD tip411.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Deputy Steven’s Bertrand, Hamlin Elementary

Deputy Bertrand has been the school resource officer at Hamlin for two years and an SRO and Orange County deputy with Orange County Public Schools since 2016.