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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.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • History
  • 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
  • Athlete of the Week
  • 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.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
  • By Kasey Bilodeau |
  • August 8, 2025
Urban green spaces bloom in Winter Garden

More urban gardening will make an impact in the city.

  • Observer School Zone
  • 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
  • Athlete of the Week
  • 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.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • 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.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 16, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Cosme, Whispering Oak Elementary School

Kimberly Cosme is the school secretary at Whispering Oak Elementary School.

  • Observer School Zone
  • Influencer
  • By Leticia Silva |
  • March 24, 2026
Rising fuel costs worry local nonprofits

The war in Iran has inflicted financial insecurity on many families in the U.S., but it also has impacted the organizations who serve those families.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 31, 2023
Latham Park South home tops Horizon West sales from July 16 to 22, 2023

The home at 9072 Bradleigh Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $1.8 million.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Real Estate
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • March 20, 2023
Winter Garden teacher publishes first book

Peyton Giessuebel, who holds two degrees with three educational certifications, has written a book about failure.

  • Observer School Zone
  • News
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • April 13, 2016
Win or go home: Baseball teams to battle for playoff berths, district titles next week

District tournaments begin on Monday, April 18.

  • Sports
  • By Zak Kerr |
  • May 26, 2016
OCPS, teachers association reach accord

All teachers will receive a salary increase, according to OCPS reports.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 17, 2022
West Lake Hancock Estates home tops Horizon West sales from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

The home at 7424 John Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 3, for $1,600,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Chris Mayer |
  • November 13, 2014
Windermere Prep is Florida Bowl-bound

Windermere Prep is Florida Bowl-bound

  • Sports
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • June 17, 2020
West Orange-area man emerges victorious from weeks-long battle with COVID-19

Juan Montano Matamoros was discharged from Health Central Hospital June 5 after battling a severe case of COVID-19 for more than a month.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 10, 2020
Lake Avalon Groves home tops Winter Garden sales from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

The home at 2506 Williams Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 30, for $940,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 2, 2020
Lake Avalon Groves home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 18 to 24

The home at 16566 Sandhill Road, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 18, for $735,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Real Estate
  • By Troy Herring |
  • June 30, 2021
Observer All-Area Teams: Softball

A big year of softball was highlighted by state title game runs and stunning performances at the plate and in the circle.

  • Sports
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