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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 28, 2024
Defensive dominance: Dr. Phillips football’s young defense comes of age

Over 12 games, the Dr. Phillips D has surrendered only 96 points. And after a shutout last week, it’s clear: The Panthers are peaking at the right time.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • December 12, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Francesco “Checo” Sánchez, Windermere boys soccer

After showing flashes of potential last year, Windermere boys soccer’s Francesco “Checo” Sánchez has emerged as the Wolverines’ next great goal-scorer.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 27, 2025
Horizon West elementary school design unveiled

The new school will be constructed along Hartzog Road and open in August 2026.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • December 10, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Wendy Cooper, Windermere High School

Wendy Cooper is the front desk clerk at Windermere High School. This is her second year with the school and Orange County Public Schools.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 6, 2023
SunRidge Middle Snack Shack provides opportunities for inclusion

The Winter Garden school teaches students with special needs the skills to take lunch and snack orders, handle money transactions, and select and deliver the food items purchased.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • September 29, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carson Baez

Baez won the boys first flight with a 69 (-3) and the overall individual award at the Crutchfield/Hawkins Invitational golf tournament Monday, Sept. 18, in Sebring.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 2, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: John DeBakey, Windermere Preparatory School

John DeBakey is the middle school dean of students at Windermere Preparatory School.

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • October 6, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Michael McClenton

McClenton has had a total of 126 tackles — 31 for losses. Even better: He has 20 quarterback sacks in only six games.

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 7, 2023
City approves Stoneybrook Exchange development

The Winter Garden City Commission approved plans for the Stoneybrook Exchange, a nearly 90,000-square-foot commercial development.

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  • By Debra Garcia |
  • May 28, 2025
Windermere High SGA earns national recognition

The group recently was named a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence.

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  • By Ava Petroski | Olympia High School |
  • July 10, 2025
Sharks: The real danger

Sharks are integral to the ocean’s ecosystem despite how they’re portrayed in movies and TV.

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  • By Ava Petroski | Olympia High School |
  • July 17, 2025
Spotlight: Central Florida’s flair for the dramatic

Some of the summer’s best stage performances are available right here in the Orlando area.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 17, 2025
Winter Garden considers amendment to deter solicitation, peddling

Winter Garden commissioners heard the first reading on new code language.

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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • July 23, 2025
Hi-Lite to launch life-skills academy in Winter Garden

Jessica Villegas and Lenka Brady are opening a life-skills academy in Winter Garden to guide teenagers through the process of growing up.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 23, 2025
Horizon West Library construction progresses

The new 20,000-square-foot library will feature a nature theme.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 24, 2025
Match play magic: Fundraiser pits golfers against NBA legends

Headlined by Hall-of-Fame basketball player Vince Carter, Windermere Elementary’s first fundraising tournament offers golfers the chance to play 18 holes against former Orlando Magic players.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 14, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Haley Higgins, Foundation girls volleyball

Foundation girls volleyball junior middle Haley Higgins, a Georgetown commit, is ready to lead the Lady Lions in 2025.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 27, 2024
City of Winter Garden Fiscal Year ’24-’25 budget breakdown

City commissioners voted to set the budget at $158,251,629 with a millage rate of 4.5.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 14, 2024
Dr. Phillips football tops Ocoee High to remain undefeated, 21-7

In their homecoming game, the Panthers of Dr. Phillips overcame turnovers and penalties to move to 3-0 and hand the Knights their second loss on the season.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • August 28, 2025
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation debuts scouting exhibition

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s display gives guests a look at scouting through the decades and the local hot spots for camping.

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