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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 19, 2024
Tickets for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational have gone on sale

Tickets for Central Florida’s signature sporting event, which will be held from March 3–9, 2025 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, are now available to the general public for purchase.

  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2025
Two West Orange County school staff named OCPS Stellar Award finalists

A staff member from West Orange High School and Water Spring Elementary School have been named finalists for Support Person of the Year.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 5, 2025
Dillard Street Elementary teacher named OCPS Stellar Award finalist

Lauren Fiallo is among five finalists for Teacher of the Year.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2025
Towne Square in Ocoee sells for $18.1 million

The 126,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center is located at 11029 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • December 18, 2025
FHSAA finalizes football classifications for 2026-28

FHSAA finalizes removing Class 7A for the 2026-28 seasons, placing four local schools in the same district.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 2, 2025
St. Luke’s to harvest plenty of fun at Fall Family Fun Night

The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the St. Luke’s soccer fields, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2025
Armbruster retires from OCPS after more than 35 years

Mike Armbruster has served as a deputy superintendent, principal, coach and teacher.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 19, 2026
Windermere to experience road closures

Several roads in downtown Windermere will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, through Friday, Jan. 23.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2026
Opera Orlando to present 'Silent Night'

'Silent Night' recounts a miraculous moment of peace during one of the bloodiest wars in human history — the Christmas Truce of 1914.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • January 30, 2026
Foundation Academy lacrosse coaches compete in the 2026 Florida Lax Classic

Victor Rodriguez and Aaron Walenga played in the Grand Masters National Championship 45+ tournament Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 18.

  • Sports
  • By Leticia Silva |
  • March 25, 2026
West Orange High to host book drive

The drive will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at West Orange High's parking lot.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 6, 2016
Elhajj family to take life on the road

The seven members of the Elhajj family, of Winter Garden, are traveling the country in their motor home to serve others.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 13, 2014
Strength in Numbers

Strength in Numbers

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2026
FORECAST 2026: Eight Waves brings hope, instills confidence in West Orange student

Participation in the nonprofit's mentoring program helped KK Charles throughout high school and beyond.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • March 22, 2023
Foundation Academy Lion on road to recovery

Friedman already has been attending physical therapy for two months.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 15, 2023
1946-2023: Beloved former Dillard Street Elementary teacher dies

Nancy Wiggins had a passion for science and education, and she excelled at both during her 34 years of teaching at the Winter Garden school.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • July 28, 2022
TRUE TO FORM: Noah Sidabutar is a three-time taekwondo world champion

Horizon West 12-year-old Noah Sidabutar placed first in the Creative Form, Creative Weapon and Xtreme Form categories.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • October 27, 2016
Dr. Phillips native Chris Kamrada builds career as professional drummer

Dr. Phillips native Chris Kamrada turned his love for drumming into a professional career and travels the world with various bands as a freelance drummer.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 10, 2022
‘No one out-Chucked Chuck’

Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department Engineer Charles “Chuck” Rich, 35, died Saturday, Oct. 29.

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  • By Zak Kerr |
  • May 21, 2015
Ocoee band selected as Florida rep in National Memorial Day Parade

Ocoee band selected as Florida rep in National Memorial Day Parade

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