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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • February 7, 2018
OCSO to reduce Sector 3, remove Pine Hills

To address the rapid growth in Horizon West, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is adjusting the zones that compose Sector 3 for the first time in 20 years.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Tim Freed |
  • March 1, 2018
Winter Park City Commission opposes RaceTrac project near city limits

The City Commission voted on a resolution to keep the project away from a Winter Park neighborhood.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • April 26, 2018
West Orange alum Garrett Johnson draws closer to NFL dream | Observer Preps

Winter Garden native Garrett Johnson, a former West Orange Warrior and University of Kentucky Wildcat, has been training locally ahead of this week’s NFL draft.

  • Sports
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • August 22, 2018
Meet Orange County School Board District 7 candidate Melissa Byrd

Read our exclusive Q&A with Orange County School Board District 7 candidate Melissa Byrd.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • September 29, 2018
West Orange football rallies late, stuns Wekiva 30-29 | Observer Preps

The West Orange High School Warriors football team scored 16 points in the final four minutes in Winter Garden Sept. 28 — overcoming a 15-point deficit — to earn the upset victory over the previously-undefeated Wekiva High School Mustangs of Apopka.

  • Sports
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • September 7, 2017
Ocoee High swim program experiencing growth in participation, competition -- Observer Preps

The Swimming Knights have seen a dramatic uptick in participation and competition this fall, thanks in part to a new coach, enthusiastic returners and some new partnerships in the community.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 25, 2024
Windermere Prep boys basketball's Brandon Bass Jr. surpasses the 1,000 career points mark

Sophomore sensation Brandon Bass Jr. has led the Lakers in points per game for two seasons on his way to reaching this milestone

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 18, 2024
Elite 11: Dr. Phillips quarterback Stanley Anderson-Lofton competed in nation’s top QB camp

As part of the 2024 Elite 11 Regional Tour stop in Orlando, quarterbacks from throughout the Southeast showcased their talent in the nation’s premier camp series and competition.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 29, 2024
Foundation's Geiliany Del Valle breaks school assists record

With a school-best 55 assists to open the season against The Master’s Academy, Lions volleyball player Geiliany Del Valle set the tone for an undefeated start.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 27, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Addy Petch, West Orange girls lacrosse

Despite being sidelined with a season-ending injury, West Orange girls lacrosse’s Addison Petch set career-bests with 39 goals and 53 total points in just nine games.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 13, 2025
Lakeshore Preserve home tops Horizon West sales from May 5 to 11

The home at 8349 Topsail Place, Winter Garden, sold May 9, for $889,000.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 23, 2023
Vizcaya home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Oct. 16 to 22, 2023

The home at 8118 Firenze Blvd., Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $1,850,000.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Real Estate
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 15, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Nov. 16, 2023

Do you remember these stories and folks from yesteryear in West Orange County?

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 20, 2023
Dr. Phillips football may have lost, but it wasn’t because it was the lesser team

Despite the season-ending 28-21 overtime loss at Plant, this Dr. Phillips' team should be celebrated

  • Sports
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 4, 2025
Coach Wells’ closet: Dr. Phillips football coach donates clothing to students

Panthers football coach Rodney Wells held a clothing drive to donate new and lightly worn gear to the Dr. Phillips High student body.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 10, 2025
Ocoee to hold public hearing on increased fire protection fee

At its July 15 meeting, the Ocoee city commission will hear public comments and vote on a proposal that would increase the cost of fire protection services by more than double.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 31, 2025
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of July 31, 2025

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • History
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 30, 2024
Ocoee Commission denies Forest Lake Golf Club leaseholder assignment

Ocoee leaders voted to deny the assignment of JA Hospitality as the new operator of Forest Lake Golf Club on the city-owned land.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 14, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Riley Michels, Foundation boys basketball

Foundation Academy’s Riley Michels, a 6-foot-6 sharpshooter with a high-flying dunk package, is ready to lead the Lions boys basketball team in the 2024-25 season.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • November 25, 2025
Dr. Phillips football team advances to the regional semifinals

Dr. Phillips is the last local team standing in the FHSAA football playoffs.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
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