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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 15, 2024
World-class instructor brings Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Hamlin

Second-degree black belt professor Marcos Vinicius has partnered with local resident Doug Leech to open MVBJJ Academy in Horizon West.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 17, 2024
Dog rescue needs volunteers so it can help more animals

Consistent helpers are needed at Polka Dogz Pet Rescue to take care of the dogs and shower them with love while they wait to be adopted.

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  • By Steve A. Johnson, Harry J. Dutton, Allan R. Woodward, William M. Giuliano, and Holly K. Ober | UF/IFAS |
  • April 4, 2025
Alligator mating season has begun

April is the time of year when the reptiles are most active and interactions with humans are more likely.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • February 25, 2025
Top West, Southwest Orange baseball players to watch in 2025

As the 2025 baseball season kicks into high gear, check out this list of the area’s top talent to watch out for on the diamond this year.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 7, 2025
Earned expectation: TFA baseball squad gears up for a big season

With the return of star seniors, emerging young talent and a title-winning coach, The First Academy is ready for another successful season on the diamond.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 25, 2023
1931-2023: City of Ocoee remembers Jean Grafton

Jean Grafton, former city clerk, served her hometown of Ocoee for 30 years and was known for her love of laughter, family, fierce friendships and traveling the world.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 26, 2024
Special Hearts Farm project clears hurdle

The proposed project in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement has been a strong point of contention since the initial community meeting held in May.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 7, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT ROUNDUP: Everything you need to know from Week Three of high school football

Did you miss your favorite West or Southwest Orange County high school football team's game? Catch up here with all the scores and notes from the area's Week Three action.

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  • By Sarah Wilson |
  • September 5, 2012
Maitland couple helps organize SPCA anniversary fundraiser

Monisha and Anthony Seth help organize a 75th anniversary gala and fundraiser for the SPCA of Central Florida.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • June 25, 2023
Urban Air takes flight in Hamlin

The adventure park opened its newest location at 5758 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, Thursday, June 15.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • June 7, 2023
Foundation names new head baseball coach

TFA alum Dakoda Grove hopes to make a name for himself as the new head baseball coach at Foundation Academy. He coached for one year at East Ridge High School.

  • Sports
  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • July 28, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: George Kudmani

Kudmani qualified for the championships for the 50- and 100-meter butterfly events with a time of 31.5 and 1:09, respectively, and the 50-meter breaststroke with a time of 37.0.

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 7, 2023
Wolverines celebrate home-opening win

The Windermere High School football team played possibly its last first home game at Deputy Scott Pine Community Park. The Wolverines hope to have a new on-campus stadium next year.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Winter Park City Talk

Winter Park government news

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  • By Sarah Wilson |
  • May 11, 2011
Plans for Mead Garden

Partnership with youth orchestra paves the way to an outdoor concert pavilion

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  • By Brittni Larson |
  • December 7, 2011
Half a century on the water

Winter Park Crew celebrates its 50th birthday with an alumni race and barbecue on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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  • By Brittni Larson |
  • January 18, 2012
Vegetarian options grow in Central Florida

There may not be more vegetarians in the U.S., but there are more options for the lifestyle, and more people are incorporating it into their diets.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • April 9, 2023
West Orange senior tackles mental health in documentary

Senior Christopher Martin created recently ‘Burning Image,’ a documentary featuring the local fire department that highlights the importance of firefighter mental health.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • April 7, 2023
YOUNGRY: Royals surprisingly strong this spring

After losing 11 seniors to graduation, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year for The First Academy, but the Royals are sitting at 18-1 so far this season.

  • Sports
  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • March 9, 2023
Kurt Kitayama wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Kitayama bettered all the big names present at the Arnold Palmer Invitational — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Harris English — and jumped from No. 46 to No. 19 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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