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  • By Tim Freed |
  • December 13, 2019
Oakland Nature Preserve president given Jim Thomas Environmental Hero Award

Jim Peterson was recognized for his efforts to restore Lake Apopka.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 13, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Maia Slowinski

Thirteen-year-old Winter Garden resident Maia Slowinski has only been fencing for about five years but her talent has her on the radar as one of the nation’s top fencers in her age division.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 30, 2018
Heritage foundation expanding footprint with covered courtyard

The 864-square-foot courtyard next to the Winter Garden Heritage Museum will be covered and spruced up to allow downtown rental space to extend outdoors.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • July 25, 2018
Obstacle Ninja Academy opening near Dr. Phillips

The Obstacle Ninja Academy will host its grand opening Aug. 4.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • November 20, 2018
Sports Spotlight: Kaitlyn Clark | Observer Preps

Foundation Academy eighth-grader Kaitlyn Clark is doing big things on the field for the Lions girls varsity soccer team.

  • Sports
  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • February 13, 2019
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Erric Wynn

Erric Wynn is one of the West Orange High boys basketball team's best defenders.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 6, 2017
River Grass Lane creates festive lights display

Deck the yards with lights and music: When you're out looking at Christmas lights, be sure to head to Covington Chase in Winter Garden and tune your radio into 99.5 FM.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • January 25, 2018
Dr. Phillips football to open season in Georgia | Observer Preps

The Panthers will face Lee County, Georgia’s 2017 champ in its second-largest classification.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 17, 2018
Windermere Craft Beer Fest is Saturday

Nearly 30 Florida brewers are bringing their varied craft beers to the annual Windermere Craft Beer Fest.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • October 31, 2018
Ruby Lake developer proposes non-residential use on parcel

The request would add the option of commercial uses to a parcel previously approved for town homes.

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  • By Tim Freed |
  • March 17, 2017
Sports Spotlight: Kyle Mock

Kyle Mock’s bat is heating up at just the right time for the Bishop Moore Catholic High School baseball team.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • April 20, 2017
Foundation baseball rolling with six straight W’s -- Observer Preps

The Lions have yet to lose in the month of April and are emerging as a contender for one of two playoff spots that will be awarded in Class 3A, District 3.

  • Sports
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 1, 2024
OUC awards Southwest Orange County students for artwork

Several students from Dr. Phillips High and Bay Lake Elementary schools were recognized for raising awareness about water conservation through their artwork.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 23, 2024
Influencer of the Week: David Villasenor, Central Florida Christian Academy

David Villasenor is a school resource officer at Central Florida Christian Academy.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2025
Chaine du Lac will be annexed into Windermere

After a special mail-in ballot election, Chaine du Lac registered voters passed a referendum to annex the community into Windermere.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 10, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice drops complaint against Carolina Amesty

U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Norway dismissed without prejudice the criminal complaint against Amesty and directed the clerk to terminate ‘all pending motions and close this matter.’

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 2, 2024
The First Academy football to 'vigorously defend' itself after FHSAA sanctions

The First Academy plans to defend itself against the FHSAA's sanctions against its football program, which include $36,000 in fines and a postseason ban.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2025
Obituary: Franklin Pettis

It is with deep sadness that the family of Franklin Pettis announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at the age of 81 years old, in Orlando, Florida.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • October 31, 2025
PHOTOS: Windermere claws its way to maintain the Smudge Pot

Windermere High topped Horizon 48-15 in the Battle of the Groves.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2026
Horizon West resident and Disney cast member becomes humble hero

Robert Herrick said he was just doing his job when stopped a 400-plus boulder prop from reaching the audience during an Indiana Jones show.

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