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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • June 15, 2023
Winter Garden moves forward with Tilden Road project

After months of deliberation, the Winter Garden City Commission on Thursday, June 8, approved a series of ordinances pertaining to a property next to Crown Pointe Equestrian.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • June 17, 2023
Imagination, passion fuels local wordsmith

Horizon West resident, author and ghostwriter Laura Schaefer released recently her newest title, ‘A Long Way From Home.’

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • July 6, 2011
Cashing in on SunRail boom

Gov. Scott reluctantly OKs commuter rail in Central Florida

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • April 30, 2023
Olympia graduate featured in new film

Evan Bialosuknia made history as Florida’s first transgender Homecoming queen.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 6, 2022
Where will the festivals go? Groups search for solutions

With upcoming development scheduled to begin by the end of 2022, the area near Cinépolis in Hamlin is no longer available for events.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • July 13, 2022
Foundation PE coach delivers aid to Ukraine

Brad Haywood spent 25 days assisting volunteers with the Church of Free Christians in Palowice.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • February 20, 2020
A Luff-time Legacy: Last Luffs in Windermere on the move

Windermere said farewell to John Palmer Luff Jr. and Elizabeth “Bette” Luff — the last descendants of the historic Palmer/Luff family living within the town limits.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • April 2, 2020
Double duty: Windermere High band director balances teaching, serving

Windermere High’s band director, Rob Darragh, also serves as a staff sergeant and squad leader with the Army National Guard’s 13th Army Band.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 22, 2017
Betty Wade: Growing up segregated

Oakland native Betty Wade was born at home in 1946, moved away after high school and again calls the town home.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • March 27, 2019
Crooked Can cellarwoman creates brew in honor of Women's History Month

Crooked Can Brewing Company cellarwoman Jillian Farrell shares her perspective on the craft-beer industry and creating her own brew, ‘Lady Like.’

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 8, 2025
Building a Dynasty: Ocoee’s $1 billion sports complex to begin construction in 2025

In 2025, the southeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka Road and Fullers Cross Road will see the 159-acre sports facility, dubbed The Dynasty | Ocoee, begin to emerge.

  • Sports
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 3, 2024
FORECAST 2024: Meet new West Orange Chamber president Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis is hoping his age will be a benefit to the chamber and his experience can help him bridge the gap between the generations of business men and women who are members of the organization.

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  • By Lisa Schreiber | Contributing Writer |
  • May 2, 2024
Baldwin Park Co-Ed Softball League is having a ball

According to its players, the Baldwin Park Co-Ed Softball League is a place for meeting new friends and building community.

  • Baldwin Park Living
  • 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.

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  • By Debra Garcia |
  • May 21, 2025
Winter Garden man faces calls for trial in Peabody abuse suit

Dozens allege James Toltz abused them as students in Peabody, Massachusetts, schools.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 13, 2024
Welcome home, Wolverines: Windermere football's on-campus stadium set to open this season

After seven years of playing its football and other outdoor sports at Deputy Scott Pine Community Park, Windermere High officially opens its on-campus stadium this season.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2025
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital celebrates 40 years of serving the community

An administrative supervisor and nurse reflects on serving the community for the past 40 years as Dr. P. Phillips Hospital celebrates its anniversary.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • December 18, 2025
West Orange kids enjoy Orlando Magic funded shopping spree

West Orange Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a special opportunity to shop for two hours in Walmart from the Orlando Magic and PepsiCo’s Holiday Shopping Spree.

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  • By Louis Roney |
  • November 7, 2012
Louis Roney: Paraprosdokians

I thought I knew all about words and language, but the other day, a friend used the word “paraprosdokian” and it stopped me in my tracks.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • June 21, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: June 22, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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