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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • February 6, 2025
Four Windermere football players sign for FCS programs

Windermere seniors QB Jack Reilly, DL Daniel Bradley, DB Micah Winslow and OL Noah Elkhander signed their national letters of intent to play in FCS this fall.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • August 25, 2016
Local orthodontist sponsors West Orange-Foundation Academy game

The Warriors and Lions will take the field Aug. 26 for the second "Battle of Winter Garden."

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 16, 2022
Coin collection documents Windermere chief’s career

With more than 35 years of law- enforcement experience, more than 27 with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in a multitude of high-ranking roles, Windermere Police Chief David Ogden's legacy is hard to quantify.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • November 9, 2017
Firestorm FC Soccer League meeting a need in Winter Garden area

When their children aged out of the city of Winter Garden’s youth soccer league, a group of local parents decided to start their own league — Firestorm FC Soccer.

  • Sports
  • By Troy Herring |
  • October 22, 2019
Football schedule: Week 10 — Thursday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 25

West Orange travels to Ocoee for the big "Shield Game," while Legacy Charter kicks off the SSAC FCS tournament against Santa Fe Catholic.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 21, 2025
West Orange football's Chakai Scott commits to Sacramento State

The versatile 5-foot-10, 175-pound defensive back chose to play in the California capital over a pair of FBS programs in Pitt and UMass and other FCS offers.

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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • September 20, 2015
Knights look to recover from disastrous start

In the wake of a historic disaster loss at the Bright House, UCF now must try to recover with a first-ever Power 5 win on the road.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Sports
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • November 24, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Joseph Dooley

Joseph Dooley has become a dependable defender and a leader for the Firestorm FC Soccer League.

  • Sports
  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • September 24, 2015
Wildcats blast Colonial, Knights in trouble

That the Knights (0-3) just lost to their first FCS opponent in nearly two decades only added to the pain of the worst start since the infamous winless 2004 season.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By David Uffington |
  • December 10, 2014
Kids and money: Make saving fun

When it comes to teaching kids about saving and spending money, it can be a hard sell unless you also make it fun and have the right tools.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 31, 2025
Pair of Windermere football players commit to FCS programs

Windermere Quarterback Jack Reilly and offensive lineman Noah Elkhander announce their commitments to play against one another in the Pioneer League.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 31, 2024
Palm Lake students spreading kindness on campus

Kindness Ambassadors at Palm Lake Elementary keep recognition coins on hand to give out when they see students being nice.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 1, 2024
WPS students donate close to 200 costumes to children ahead of Halloween

On Oct. 25, the middle school SGA representatives from Windermere Preparatory School traveled to Hungerford Elementary School with 162 costumes to present to the children.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 26, 2021
Oakland commission to meet Tuesday, Oct. 26

The meeting of elected officials starts at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Meeting Hall.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 21, 2021
Police identify victim recovered from Windermere boating accident

Orange County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of the 26-year-old man.

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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • June 17, 2010
Kraze feel Athletics' wrath

While the U.S. national soccer team was battling England to a historic draw on the pitch in Rustenberg, South Africa, Central Florida's top team took on Miami FC in a national tournament.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 24, 2024
OCPS schools to close Thursday due to Tropical Storm Helene

Orange County Public Schools representatives have announced schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • March 25, 2022
Community Health Centers Inc. holding hiring event

The hiring event will be for various positions in the healthcare field from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 22, 2024
King of Darkness Waterski Festival returns to Horizon West

The festival will take place from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, on Lake Hancock, 14600 Pylon Court, Winter Garden.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 25, 2024
Ocoee releases hurricane updates for city

Ocoee City Hall and all administrative offices will be closed Sept. 26 due to hurricane Helene.

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