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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2025
Winter Garden U.S. Naval Sea Cadet promoted to chief petty officer

Devin Fairchild earned the promotion at 16 years old, the earliest a cadet can be promoted to chief petty officer.

  • Observer School Zone
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 7, 2025
Solvino to open its doors in the town of Windermere

The wine bar and restaurant will welcome private club members when it opens in August or September.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Business
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • February 9, 2024
Hamlin Publix raises more than $13,000 for Special Olympics

After the Publix in Hamlin raised $13,026.24 for the Publix Torch Icon Campaign for Special Olympics, store manager Josh Fahlstrom shaved his head to celebrate the victory.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 20, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Enzo Belardo, Stoneybrook Karate OGKK

Enzo Belardo has started the AAU karate season on fire, winning three straight competitions. Next up, he has his sights on Nationals.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 4, 2024
UCP lacing up shoes for first Relay for Life

The fundraiser is part of a national program to benefit for the American Cancer Society.

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  • By None |
  • February 6, 2025
Orlando Health — Dr. P. Phillips Hospital now conducted atrial fibrillation ablation procedures

The potentially life-changing surgery will help reduce the risk of stroke in patients.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 23, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Weber Nakagawa, Horizon boys soccer

Horizon boys soccer senior attacker Weber Nakagawa is on the verge of making program history.

  • Sports
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2025
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Dr. Nina Zaveri, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine

Zaveri is a professor of pharmacology and founding faculty member of OCOM.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 6, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Alex Nichols, Foundation basketball

Foundation Academy basketball’s sophomore guard, Alex Nichols, made a splash in his first season of varsity ball, leading the Lions in points, rebounds and assists.

  • Sports
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 19, 2025
HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of March 20, 2025

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

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  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • September 22, 2023
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sam Hoenstine

Hoenstine placed second in the 500-meter freestyle and the 200-meter IM during a tri-meet against Master’s Academy and Windermere Prep Thursday, Sept. 7.

  • Sports
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • June 11, 2025
Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden hosts self-defense class at West Orange Dream Center

The class, led by Windermere Police Chief David Ogden, taught situational awareness and other techniques to keep women safe.

  • Sports
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 29, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Thomas Achey, The First Academy baseball

TFA baseball’s Thomas Achey has been lights from the mound this season, leading the Royals’ starters with a 1.32 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 42.1 innings pitched.

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  • By Kasey Bilodeau |
  • August 8, 2025
Urban green spaces bloom in Winter Garden

More urban gardening will make an impact in the city.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • October 17, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Avery Bangsund, Foundation Academy soccer

Being a four-sport athlete is just the tip of the iceberg for Avery Bangsund, one of Foundation Academy’s most well-rounded student-athletes.

  • Sports
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 8, 2024
Residents voice input on town’s future

The town of Windermere hosted a Town Square Design Charrette where residents participated in an open discussion to provide input on potential improvements to Town Square Park.

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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • October 14, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Maya Henderson, Ocoee volleyball

Ocoee’s outside hitter, Maya Henderson, leads the team with kills and shines bright in the classroom.

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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • October 23, 2019
HEALTH MATTERS: Vaping-related illnesses, deaths continue to rise nationwide

A rise in vaping-related illnesses and deaths has sparked investigation into the smoking alternative. But vaping products date back to the early 2000s, so why the sudden increase in danger?

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2024
Communities pick up the pieces following Milton

Hurricane Milton tore across Orange County in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10, and caused damage in every community in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • March 17, 2023
City moves horse farm discussion to April

The Winter Garden City Commission heard passionate input from residents and the applicant.

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