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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • April 27, 2017
First responders: A glimpse into the roles 911 dispatchers play in serving the West Orange community

For those employed in law enforcement, there is no such thing as a typical day. The same holds true for 911 dispatchers who work behind the scenes.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 19, 2024
Preparing players: West Orange football is all about getting players ready for college

The records, trophies and accolades are nice, but above it all, West Orange High football is all about getting players ready for life and football after high school.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 14, 2024
WAY BACK WHEN: Alice Dees Kennedy

Alice Kennedy was born and raised in Winter Garden, as was her mother, Pauline Newton Dees. Kennedy’s grandfather was A.B. Newton, the man credited with kickstarting commerce and government in the city.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 26, 2024
Is the RV park proposal appropriate?

Residents in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area voiced mixed opinions on a proposed special exception request for an RV park with up to 277 camping sites at a community meeting.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 8, 2024
Playa Pizza launches Pizza & Politics series

Pizzeria owner Stephen Facella hopes to the new series promotes voter education.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 31, 2024
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Wes Hodge, Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Wes Hodge is one of five candidates vying for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections seat.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 31, 2024
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Karen Castor Dentel, Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Karen Castor Dentel is one of five candidates vying for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections seat.

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  • By Contributing Writer Michael Brady Lynch |
  • June 1, 2024
RIPE PLACE, RIPE TIME

Michael Brady Lynch’s Baldwin Park garden nourishes his body — and his spirit.

  • Baldwin Park Living
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 9, 2025
Foundation Academy to present 'The Wizard of Oz'

Performances will take place April 10-12.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 3, 2024
FORECAST 2024: Winter Garden arts group embarking on expansion project

The Winter Garden Art Association has been seeking funding for a second artist space south of the SOBO Art Gallery.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • January 11, 2024
Entrepreneur to compete in reality television series

Jessica Villegas, owner of Horizon West-based Hi-Lite Coaching and Consulting, will be participating in season 10 of “The Blox,” a reality competition show about entrepreneurship in startup companies.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 16, 2024
Meet one of the masterminds behind the coming library in HW: Ross Piper

The Orange County Library System’s Horizon West Branch Library is estimated to open spring 2025.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 31, 2025
New Foundation football coach Daniel White ready to lay the groundwork for next generation

With an approach that is Christ-centered, community-focused and collegiately-modeled, White and the Foundation brass know what they want the next chapter of the program to look like.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 13, 2025
Three West, Southwest Orange County high school basketball teams compete for 7A state titles

The Windermere boys, Dr. Phillips girls and Ocoee girls basketball teams represented the West Orange and Southwest Orange communities in the 2025 hoops state championships.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 6, 2025
March Madness: Windermere boys hoops two wins away from state title

Since their first game of the season, the Wolverines’ focus has never been perfection. Instead, 2024-25 has been about playing March basketball.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 21, 2023
Windermere High School students start pre-law club

Five students at Windermere High School are making a difference by providing educational opportunities for their peers interested in law.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 22, 2023
'We need more drivers'

The bus driver shortage continues to cause problems for Orange County Public Schools, as well as parents and students.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 1, 2023
Christy Lynch: Woman of many talents

Businesswoman and self-made entrepreneur Christy Lynch, a Winter Garden resident, is showing women they really can have it all.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 1, 2023
Baldwin Park couple helps locals train their furry friends through pawsitive reinforcement

Michael and Arissa Coyle are helping locals train their dogs using their experience with their own puppy, Cooper.

  • Baldwin Park Living
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 2, 2025
Behind the scenes: Winter Garden Fourth of July fireworks

Pyro Show’s Danny Turner shares what it takes to make the annual fireworks show a must-see for residents.

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