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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.

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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 21, 2024
Olympia football's Tyler Cross commits to Wofford College

Titans' two-way star selects the FCS program over UCF, Liberty, Temple and handful of others FBS programs

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  • 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 Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 17, 2024
Orlando City SC to host Dr. Phillips High Spirit Night at Sept. 18 match

Discounted tickets are available via a special link, with partial proceeds benefiting the school.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • December 15, 2024
Dr. Phillips football’s Julien Michel de-commits from Alabama State

After selecting the Hornets as his future college football home in September, the Panthers’ 6-foot-3 cornerback has picked up offers from Morehouse and Bethune-Cookman.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 30, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: Week of Aug. 20 to 26, 2021

Here are the latest COVID-19 cases and vaccinations statistics, as reported by the Florida Department of Health.

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  • By Troy Herring |
  • October 9, 2019
Firestorm FC sees growth in fifth season

The Firestorm FC youth soccer league for middle school-age players has grown to more than 100 players.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 25, 2025
WGHF hosting “House Calls to Hospitals” exhibition reception

The new history museum display features decades of personal care in West Orange County.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • May 24, 2018
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Daniel Southerland

Daniel Southerland is a model athlete for Firestorm FC Soccer League in Winter Garden.

  • Sports
  • 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."

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  • By Troy Herring |
  • March 26, 2020
Town of Windermere offers virtual town hall meeting updates on coronavirus

From now until Wednesday, April 1, the town will be keeping residents up to speed on the latest regarding the virus.

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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 Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Community Bulletin

The co-founders of the Winter Park Distilling Company last week unveiled expansion plans that will combine a craft distillery, brewery, taproom and retail showroom all at a new location in the city of Winter Park.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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