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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Staff opinion: Justice for Trayvon Martin

Moments before George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a police dispatcher told him to stand his ground, but he said it in a different way.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Jim Govatos |
  • May 2, 2012
Race and the Trayvon Martin case

I am only now beginning to catch a glimpse of how deep the pain runs in the hearts of my African-American brothers and sisters.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our Observation

Push for equality in health costs

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • September 14, 2011
Yes to raises, no to tax hike in Winter Park

The 2012 budget includes a 2.5 percent pay raise for more than 500 employees, which ends a three-year pay freeze for the city.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Tim Freed |
  • June 6, 2013
UCF track breaks NCAA top 10

The UCF women’s outdoor track and field team raced past the competition and into the history books last month.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Sports
  • By Troy Herring |
  • February 3, 2021
Crain, Williams both hit 1,000-point milestone

In the span of one week, Windermere High’s Abigail Crain and Windermere Prep’s Zavien Williams both recorded their 1,000th point of their high school careers.

  • Sports
  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • February 23, 2017
Rollins men bounce back, lady Tars keep streak alive

The Rollins College men's basketball team got a big win over University of Tampa, while the women's team extended its winning streak to 11 games.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • 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 |
  • 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 Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2025
Walk for Lives comes to Orlando

Local brings Walk for Lives to Lake Eola Park to spread awareness and fight against the fentanyl epidemic.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • March 3, 2026
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational kicks off at Bay Hill

The PGA has made its way back to Southwest Orange for competition play from Thursday, March 5, to Sunday, March 8.

  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2020
Despite rise in cases, patient outcomes improving, AdventHealth doctors say

Although COVID infection numbers are rising in Florida, the death rate is not, suggesting health professionals may be getting a better handle on the treatment of the virus.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • October 11, 2017
Football: Class 2A, 3A playoff points system averages, projections for Oct. 11 -- Observer Preps

While The First Academy continues to look like a lock for the playoffs, Foundation Academy and Trinity Prep are still in the hunt as the season hits the home stretch.

  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Community Bulletin

Second-grade classes from Grand Avenue and Audubon Park Elementary Schools recently met up with their Skype buddies to watch “A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas”.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
Winter Park City Talk

Operation American Dream will host a “Rally for the Heroes” Friday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. in Central Park.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Randy Knight |
  • December 12, 2012
Winter Park City Talk

If you want to check out the rink before heading out on the ice, don’t forget you can log on to our website.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • February 7, 2018
OCPS seeks parent input on rezoning options

District officials say new schools planned for Horizon West will affect students at five schools: Bridgewater Middle, Keene’s Crossing, Independence, Bay Lake and Sand Lake elementary schools.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Chris Martucci |
  • March 10, 2022
Don't Miss the Fun: Local couple finds YouTube success covering theme parks

Husband and wife duo Rick and Nikki Cochrane are the masterminds behind Rix Flix.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Chris Mayer |
  • November 25, 2014
Dr. Phillips football preps to host regional final

Dr. Phillips football preps to host regional final

  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Winter Park City Talk

The agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a perpetual easement allowing for wider SunRail platforms and canopies was approved.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
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