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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 14, 2018
Obituary: Patricia Merle Decker

Patricia Merle Decker, 73, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • December 6, 2024
TFA football's Danny Odem III de-commits from UNC

The 6-foot-1 defensive back, who originally chose the Tar Heels instead of UCF, Ole Miss, Liberty and others, announced he's re-opening his recruitment.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 25, 2024
PHOTOS: The First Academy baseball hosted the 2024 O-Town National Classic

Seven teams from Central Florida, including four from the West, Southwest Orange County area, came together to compete in the five-day spring break baseball tournament.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 30, 2024
WPS student earns top score at 2024 PhysicsBowl

Sophomore Zhuoyang (Tony) Lin earned first place in Division 1 in the Southeast United States and placed 19th globally.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • November 19, 2025
Couple recognized as District 1 citizens of the year

Anne and Shaun Fulton were recognized by Commissioner Nicole Wilson for their can-do attitudes.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • July 27, 2023
Winter Garden DQ to host Miracle Treat Day

The Winter Garden DQ Grill and Chill will donate $1 or more to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital for every Blizzard sold from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 27.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 2, 2023
PHOTOS: 2023 Independence Firework Spectacular

Thousands of Horizon West residents and their guests flocked to the Tower Green for a night filled with food trucks, fireworks and fun Saturday, July 1.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 15, 2021
The boom is back: Disney fireworks return July 1

After more than a year of silent nights in West Orange, Walt Disney World’s fireworks are returning.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • March 2, 2017
PHOTOS: Olympia baseball coasts to 10-0 win against Lake Minneola -- Observer Preps

Behind a solid pitching performance by Palmer Bittick and some lively bats, the Titans won their fourth game of the spring campaign.

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  • By Troy Herring |
  • October 26, 2018
Observer Preps Friday Night Scoreboard: Week Ten

Scores for Observer Preps coverage area programs in Week Ten of the 2018 high-school football season.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 13, 2024
Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 23, 2025
Eight Waves hits runway for third fashion show

Glam and Giving will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday April 26, at The Pines at Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 13, 2025
PHOTOS: Stepping into Spring at Nehrling Gardens

The weather was absolutely perfect for a day at Nehrling Gardens’ Stepping into Spring event, which took place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Gotha.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 27, 2025
Grief counseling available for east Winter Garden residents

Grief counseling will be available Saturday, March 1, at the West Orange Dream Center.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • October 17, 2023
Horizon volleyball wins final game of season

The Horizon High girls varsity volleyball team defeated Lake Minneola High, 3-1, during its last game of the season Thursday, Oct. 12.

  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 4, 2025
Rosen JCC to brighten community with second Hanukkah Fest

The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 2, 2025
Horizon West Pet Fest returns to Hamlin

Horizon West Happenings will host the popular event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Hamlin green space, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden.

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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • October 2, 2025
Andy's Frozen Custard closes Ocoee's location

The Ocoee location has closed its doors Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 13, 2026
"Irish-ish" St. Patrick's Day Celebration set for Saturday

The "Irish-ish" St. Patrick's Day Celebration takes place from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Windermere Brewing Company, 111 W. Fifth Ave., Windermere.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • February 10, 2023
Horizon, Windermere, West Orange and Foundation snag soccer district championship titles

Four West Orange — and Southwest Orange — area teams were crowned district champions last week. Now, their quests on the pitch continue in regional play.

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