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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • August 2, 2018
West Orange Chamber to host hob nob, straw poll

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its biennial Hob Nob and Straw Poll.

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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • August 14, 2018
Ocoee hosts workshop for proposed tentative budget

City leaders discussed the feasibility of lowering the millage rate and budgeting for a youth initiative during the Aug. 8 budget workshop.

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  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • June 12, 2017
COPS CORNER 5.29.17

A Winter Garden man awoke to an angry ex-girlfriend and an Ocoee man charged with a DUI concerned himself with the religious beliefs of a police officer.

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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • April 26, 2018
West Orange alum Garrett Johnson draws closer to NFL dream | Observer Preps

Winter Garden native Garrett Johnson, a former West Orange Warrior and University of Kentucky Wildcat, has been training locally ahead of this week’s NFL draft.

  • Sports
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • September 29, 2018
West Orange football rallies late, stuns Wekiva 30-29 | Observer Preps

The West Orange High School Warriors football team scored 16 points in the final four minutes in Winter Garden Sept. 28 — overcoming a 15-point deficit — to earn the upset victory over the previously-undefeated Wekiva High School Mustangs of Apopka.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 18, 2024
Elite 11: Dr. Phillips quarterback Stanley Anderson-Lofton competed in nation’s top QB camp

As part of the 2024 Elite 11 Regional Tour stop in Orlando, quarterbacks from throughout the Southeast showcased their talent in the nation’s premier camp series and competition.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 27, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Addy Petch, West Orange girls lacrosse

Despite being sidelined with a season-ending injury, West Orange girls lacrosse’s Addison Petch set career-bests with 39 goals and 53 total points in just nine games.

  • Sports
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 13, 2025
Lakeshore Preserve home tops Horizon West sales from May 5 to 11

The home at 8349 Topsail Place, Winter Garden, sold May 9, for $889,000.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 23, 2023
Vizcaya home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Oct. 16 to 22, 2023

The home at 8118 Firenze Blvd., Orlando, sold Oct. 17, for $1,850,000.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 20, 2023
Dr. Phillips football may have lost, but it wasn’t because it was the lesser team

Despite the season-ending 28-21 overtime loss at Plant, this Dr. Phillips' team should be celebrated

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 10, 2025
Ocoee to hold public hearing on increased fire protection fee

At its July 15 meeting, the Ocoee city commission will hear public comments and vote on a proposal that would increase the cost of fire protection services by more than double.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • November 25, 2025
Dr. Phillips football team advances to the regional semifinals

Dr. Phillips is the last local team standing in the FHSAA football playoffs.

  • Sports
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • May 23, 2018
Regional championship win sends Dr. Phillips baseball to Final Four | Observer Preps

Derek Arroyo's two-run triple in the sixth inning helped the Panthers rally past the host Lake Mary Rams for a 6-3 win in the FHSAA Class 9A, Region 1 Final — sending Dr. Phillips to the Final Four for the first time since 1996.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 18, 2016
Lennon impersonator playing benefit concert for Lift Disability Network

Imagine John will bring Lennon's music to The Golden Bear Club

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  • By Zak Kerr |
  • May 26, 2016
Local doctor joins U.S. Olympic team

Dr. Rhode G. Mesidor will travel from MetroWest to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Team USA.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 8, 2020
Matthew’s Hope to open Hope Chest retail space

The retail space will give the ministry an opportunity to showcase its woodworking talents and give homeless residents a chance to earn money and gain customer service skills.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • June 9, 2021
Demings address sheds positive light on county

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings shared accomplishments and challenges faced by local government, residents, businesses and community partners over the past year.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Troy Herring |
  • June 12, 2019
West Orange alum Tyler Baum taken in MLB Draft

The UNC junior pitcher and West Orange High alum was snatched up by the Oakland Athletics with the 66th overall pick.

  • Sports
  • By Tim Freed |
  • July 14, 2018
Aloma Bowl serves as surprising platform for local musicians

The Brooklyn South Bar at Aloma Bowl in Winter Park has become a popular haven for local music.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • October 10, 2018
Raffle to benefit Ocoee bait-shop owner fighting thyroid cancer

As Tim Bagwell — owner of Get Hooked Bait & Tackle in Ocoee — fights thyroid cancer, his friend is hosting a raffle to go toward offsetting the mounting medical expenses.

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