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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • March 13, 2019
Windermere Prep SRO, Orange County Master Dep. Del Guercio receives Medal of Merit

Orange County Sheriff's Master Dep. Frank Del Guercio, along with three other deputies, was recognized for helping save the life of a teen contemplating suicide.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • March 20, 2019
Windermere High freshman creates nonprofit, collects dresses for girls in need

Windermere High freshman Sasha Graddy founded the nonprofit You Don’t Have To Miss A Beat to provide dresses for formal dances to girls in need.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 2, 2019
Woman's Club of Winter Park to host Florida Fashion Theatre's "Tea at Tiffany's" Audrey Hepburn Brunch

The "Tea At Tiffany’s — A Champagne Brunch with Audrey Hepburn” event takes place Saturday, May 11, at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park.

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  • By Tim Freed |
  • October 26, 2017
'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore discovered her talents at Park Maitland School

The singer and actress fell in love with the performing arts right here in the Winter Park/Maitland area.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • April 13, 2017
31 and Oh, So Sweet: Olympia girls water polo's perfect season -- Observer Preps

Olympia High’s girls water polo team defeated Gulliver Prep 7-4 in the FHSAA State Championship Game April 8 in Miami — winning the program’s first state title and completing a perfect 31-0 season.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 15, 2024
Horizon student earns essay scholarship for living in Disney’s backyard

A local Realtor sponsored the essay contest for high school seniors.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • December 6, 2024
Ocoee Hoops gives fans a peek behind the curtain

The Ocoee boys basketball team gives fans a behind-the-scenes view of the 2024-25 season in a Hard Knocks-style documentary series on the team’s YouTube channel.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • March 22, 2024
School upgrades spark contrasting opinions

Holy Family Catholic School is proposing to upgrade its existing track-and-field and sports facilities. However, some neighbors have concerns.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 15, 2023
Hope Center focuses on help, healing

The Hope Center, located in Winter Garden, offers an array of services for people struggling with finances, employment, mental health and immigration issues. There’s also a thrift store that accepts donations of gently used clothing and household items.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 6, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: All the area's Week Three high school football action

Here's everything you need to know from Week Three of the West, Southwest Orange County high school football season.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • October 29, 2025
Windermere bowling finds success and community in record-breaking season

At the root of the thrill of bowling isn’t intense competition and hard battles. Rather, it’s about building community, team spirit and camaraderie.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • September 18, 2025
Windermere Prep's offseason growth is reflecting this season

At the core of Windermere Prep’s success this season is restarting their mentality after each game and offseason growth.

  • Sports
  • By Justice Covert |
  • March 25, 2026
Gymnastics USA is building regional qualifiers through the basics

Gymnastics USA is sending the most boys to regionals in its history, thanks to some lessons that have nothing to do with gymnastics.

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • February 9, 2023
Local music scene heats up at Playa Pizza

Playa Pizza owner Stephen Facella and local musician Benjamin Neil are partnering to host a new event called “Fortune Finds,” a weekly songwriters showcase and open jam.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • September 5, 2018
Oakland town manager to retire

Dennis Foltz, who is retiring from his position as Oakland town manager, says the town has made great strides during his tenure and it’s time to pass the reins to someone else, namely Steve Koontz.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 24, 2020
Matthew's Hope celebrates successes

The local Matthew's Hope ministry has reached its milestone decade of service to the homeless in West Orange County.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • February 16, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordan Schwenneker

Horizon High School freshman weightlifter Jordan Schwenneker recently was crowned the girls weightlifting Class 2A, District 8 champion in the Olympic Division during the districts championship meet.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 17, 2021
Give thanks by giving to others this holiday

There are many ways to get involved in making Thanksgiving brighter for folks in need in West Orange County.

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  • By Chris Martucci |
  • January 14, 2022
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kurt Vollenweider

Vollenweider has already amassed a record of eight wins compared to two losses this season for the Wolverines.

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  • By Zak Kerr |
  • April 27, 2016
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation seeks vehicle restorations

Thousands of dollars are needed to restore four historic vehicles, including Fire Pumper No. 1.

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