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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 2, 2015
Genealogical search reveals untold stories

Genealogical search reveals untold stories

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • April 15, 2020
ER doc shares from the COVID-19 front lines

Dr. Charlotte Charfen, emergency physician and owner of the Oakland Manor House, has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Florida.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • June 3, 2020
Strength in flexibility: Florida Film Academy

Students and teachers at Florida Film Academy have gotten creative with their projects and methods of instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 24, 2020
Health department reports COVID outbreak at Ocoee facility

A total of 66 residents and 30 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus at Ocoee Health Care Center.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Jim Carchidi |
  • August 18, 2021
Right place, right time, right eye

Winter Garden resident Robin Ulery’s photo of a sandhill crane won the 2021 National Audubon Society Amateur Photography Award

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 15, 2017
Southwest Orange County organizations celebrate Black History Month

Efforts from organizations such as the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Dr. Phillips High School and even local residents are ensuring that black history lives on.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Brittany Gaines |
  • February 16, 2017
Dr. Phillips High theater department takes a trip to the Prohibition era with “Nice Work if You Can Get it”

The musical comedy follows a trio of bootleggers as their paths cross with a well-to-do couple off to their honeymoon.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Arts + Culture
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 27, 2019
Up, up and away: Hamlin to host hot-air balloon festival

Get ready to take a sunset flight near Lake Hancock during Hamlin’s upcoming balloon festival.

  • Southwest Orange
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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
  • Neighborhood
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • April 27, 2018
Startup league Horizon West Youth Sports & Cheer kicks off spring season

Although the youth-sports league Horizon West Youth Sports & Cheer is in its inaugural spring season, much like the area it serves, it’s growing — and fast.

  • Sports
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 24, 2024
Horizon High senior to publish second book

Angely Gentile, 16, has loved writing since she was a little girl. Now, she hopes to inspire other young women to pursue their dreams, even when difficult or scary.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 24, 2025
Winter Garden nonprofit Global Not Local recognized by Mayor Jerry L. Demings

After a recent youth basketball clinic, Demings sent a letter of recognition of the nonprofit’s 'contribution and support to underserved communities in Orange County.’

  • Sports
  • Youth Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • September 20, 2023
Challenges and changes: Education is second career for Tildenville teacher

Catherine Terrell had to find a new career after a car crash left her with injuries that resulted in a leg amputation. The former convenience store manager now teaches kindergarten students at Tildenville Elementary.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Kasey Bilodeau |
  • July 3, 2025
10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

Observer Summer School Zone writer Kasey Bilodeau, a self-proclaimed professional coffee addict, shares where to get the best cup of joe in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 3, 2023
Eddie and Chystal Gaunt, new owners of Matthew’s Steakhouse

The new owners of Matthew's Steakhouse have introduced a new menu and have increased the staff to allow more customers to experience the downtown Winter Garden restaurant.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 11, 2015
This Old House

This Old House

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • May 5, 2021
Saima Plasencia takes over as Ocoee police chief

Ocoee’s new police chief, Saima Plasencia, is the first female to step into the role and lead the organization.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 30, 2023
Mark Maciel withdraws from city election, endorses Chloe Johnson

District 3 Commissioner Mark A. Maciel has announced his withdrawal from the city of Winter Garden’s general election to support and endorse a new candidate for his position: Chloe Johnson.

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  • By Sarah Wilson |
  • October 2, 2012
Maitland fire chief and assistant city manager retire

Fire Chief Ken Neuhard and Assistant City Manager Brian Jones both retire this week after each serving 25 years for the city.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Chris Jepson |
  • March 4, 2010
Perspectives

Satan as a card dealer

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