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  • By Tim Freed |
  • March 28, 2019
Orange County firefighter Jason Wheat named Firefighter of the Year

The Winter Park-area resident was awarded the Florida State Firefighters Association’s top honor.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • April 17, 2019
WGPD cyclists to pedal 254 miles in Police Unity Tour

The annual Police Unity Tour brings 2,500 riders together, including a team from Winter Garden, May 12-13 at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 17, 2018
Matthew's Steakhouse set to open in downtown Winter Garden

Matthew’s Steakhouse is one of the first tenants to open in the new building at 360 W. Plant St., across from Crooked Can Brewing Company and the Plant Street Market.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • February 1, 2018
Alex Glover takes Edgewater High’s chorus program to new heights

As the director of choirs at Edgewater High, Glover is helping students find their voice as he revives the school’s music program.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • March 24, 2018
Winter Park resident Rob Panepinto pursues Orange County Mayor seat

The Winter Park local hopes to be Orange County's next mayor.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • August 22, 2018
Meet Orange County School Board District 7 candidate Eric Schwalbach

Read our exclusive Q&A with Orange County School Board District 7 candidate Eric Schwalbach.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • September 6, 2018
Winter Park High School senior Rileigh Hanson recovering from cancer

Rileigh Hanson, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, has had clean scans for three months.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • September 13, 2018
Winter Park plans to make lakes safe with new buoys

The Winter Park City Commission discussed plans to purchase new buoys for the city’s lakes after previous ones were deemed not in compliance by FWC.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • September 28, 2017
State biologists warn of brain-eating amoeba

The Florida Department of Health reminds residents to steer clear of flooded waters to avoid being infected by dangerous parasites.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 10, 2024
Sizzlin’ Greens menu full of healthy options

Ray Holden and his four sons have opened a fast-casual dining experience in Winter Garden that caters to diners who want healthier meals.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 18, 2024
Community remains split on Sand Lake Hills synagogue

Orange County officials held a second meeting with residents to gauge response to an applicant’s request to expand the Orlando Torah Center from one to three stories in a southwest neighborhood.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 21, 2025
Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: Central Florida Christian Eagles

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 31, 2024
Oakland considers expanding golf-cart street access

The Oakland Town Commission has passed the first step of a new ordinance that gives cart drivers more streets for traveling around town.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 16, 2024
Ocoee City Commission slices down pickleball development

The City Commission denied a special exception for a proposed 44-court pickleball facility near West Colonial Drive and South Clarke Road.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 12, 2024
Frank Santos named new CEO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Rosen said resorts will not be sold as company looks to the future.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 26, 2025
Colorful celebration at Windermere Elementary

Mike Pulido has added a touch of color to Windermere Elementary School with his murals on multiple walls of the hallways and cafetorium.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 26, 2025
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Barbara Melendez-Dobson, of Bay Meadows Elementary

The BMES secretary and bookkeeper has been at the school for four years.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 29, 2023
How Windermere High swimming’s camaraderie led to 2023 championships

The Wolverines brought home six individual and relay state titles, both boys and girls teams finished in the top three.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 17, 2025
Ocoee finances receive clean bill of health

The Ocoee City Commission heard a presentation on an audit of the city's financials.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Kasey Bilodeau |
  • July 31, 2025
Rider's guide to the West Orange Trail

Winter Garden cyclists share the importance of bike and trail safety and where to ride the trail.

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