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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • February 20, 2018
Obituary: Betty Loflin Hawthorne

Ms. Hawthorne, 84, of Winter Garden, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • February 19, 2018
BLACK TIE: The Wonderwomen Club Valentine’s Luncheon

Dozens of women donned their best red outfits to celebrate friendship and Valentine’s Day at the Wonderwomen Club Valentine’s Luncheon.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • February 19, 2018
BLACK TIE: Winter Garden Art Association Splash Gala 2018

The organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year was themed Splash of Green this time around, which encouraged guests to come dressed with a pop of green.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Danielle Hendrix
  • February 19, 2018
BLACK TIE: St. Jude Orlando Gala 2018

Hundreds of guests arrived dressed to the nines, ready to spend the evening extending their helping hearts to St. Jude’s patients and families.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 18, 2018
PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High School Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls"

Dr. Phillips High School theatre students took their production of "Guys and Dolls" to the stage.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 18, 2018
PHOTOS: West Orange High School Theatre presents "Willy Wonka"

West Orange High School theatre students took their production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" to the stage.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 16, 2018
Threatening call causes lockdown at Windermere High School

A threatening phone call made to law enforcement caused Windermere High School to go under lockdown Friday morning.

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    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • February 15, 2018
West Orange girls basketball wins regional quarterfinal in dramatic fashion | Observer Preps

Led by Kennedi Rodgers' game-high 27 points, the Warriors rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Timber Creek 53-51.

  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 15, 2018
Q&A with West Orange High School Theatre Willy Wonka cast members

The West Orange Theatre Department’s production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” opens Feb. 15.

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    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 15, 2018
Testimony continues in Isleworth murder retrial

James “Bob” Ward, 69, was arrested in 2009 for second-degree murder. He is accused of the shooting death of his wife, Diane.

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    By
  • Eric Gutierrez
  • February 15, 2018
Winter Garden pastor attended Trump’s SOTU

First Baptist Church of Winter Garden Senior Pastor Tim Grosshans was invited to the address by Sen. Marco Rubio.

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    By
  • Gabby Baquero
  • February 14, 2018
Home rule is under attack, municipal leaders say

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn was among municipal leaders who spoke against proposed state legislation they say would impose on home rule.

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    By
  • Gabby Baquero
  • February 14, 2018
Family, friends remember Ocoee Fire Lt. James Kelley

Mr. Kelley served in the city’s fire department from 1992 to 2017. He died Feb. 4, after a battle with thyroid cancer.

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  • Gabby Baquero
  • February 14, 2018
OCPS Chairman Bill Sublette drops out of Orange County mayoral race

School Board chairman Bill Sublette announced his decision to withdraw from the race on Jan 31.

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  • Gabby Baquero
  • February 14, 2018
Proposed 18.25-acre commercial project in Winter Garden receives initial approval

The Winter Garden City Commission gave preliminary approval for a rezoning associated with a future commercial project on West Colonial Drive.

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