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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 26, 2023
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Corey Gilchrist, The First Academy

Corey Gilchrist is the director of auxiliary programs at The First Academy.

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  • Influencer
  • 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.

  • Observer School Zone
  • Influencer
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 12, 2024
George Oliver III reclaims Ocoee City Commission District 4

Following a long battle filled with legal definitions, the city charter and court rulings, George Oliver III is officially back on the Ocoee Commission.

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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 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 Leticia Silva |
  • July 30, 2025
Remembering Montel: Yellow Dog Eats’ feline

Montel was a cat that lived at Yellow Dog Eats for more than 16 years. She was loved by all staff and customers, who’s now living through their memories.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 6, 2025
Game of inches: NxtGen brings home silver from first Jr. Olympics flag football games

After scoring a touchdown as time expired to make it a 7-6 game, the Windermere-based youth flag football team went for two-point conversion but came up just inches short.

  • Sports
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 7, 2024
Meet West, Southwest Orange County's top cross-country athletes

With the warm-up meets now done and dusted, the 2024 cross-country season is in full swing.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • September 20, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: All the area's Week Five high school football action

Here's everything you need to know from Week Five of the West, Southwest Orange County high school football season.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 5, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Dakara Merthie, Ocoee girls basketball

Ocoee girls basketball player Dakara Merthie is ready to lead the Lady Knights to the next level in the 2024-25 season.

  • Sports
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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • November 25, 2025
Orange County Commission approves new phase of Horizon West Regional Park

Phase 1B will include a 2-acre open lawn, splash pad, and a boardwalk and floating dock to Lake Hartley.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • September 10, 2025
Fresco Pizzeria to open soon in Windermere

The Scialoia family will open Fresco Pizzeria right in the heart of Windermere.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • November 4, 2025
West Orange divers thrive in districts

Three West Orange divers finished in the top four at districts; each has a similar tie to the sport.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Megan Bruinsma |
  • December 9, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Pulver, Lake Buena Vista volleyball

Lake Buena Vista’s Katelyn Pulver and finished the season averaging 3.8 kills per set, 94 total kills with a 0.330 hitting percentage.

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  • By Wow Windowboxes Orlando West |
  • February 26, 2026
Ocoee resident Michelle Finley has brought Cincinnati-based WOW Windowboxes to West Orange.

WOW factor!

  • House Wise
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2026
Edgewood Children’s Ranch honors Joanie Consolver

Edgewood Children’s Ranch renamed its Family Care Center in honor of Joanie Consolver, who served in numerous roles, including executive director, at the ranch for 43 years.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 11, 2022
Jake's Small Business Alliance brings community together

The Facebook group houses over 500 highly rated business owners who are dedicated to improving the quality of service in the community.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2022
Candidate Q&A: Gavriel Soriano, U.S. House Florida District 11 (REP)

Read our exclusive conversation with Gavriel Soriano, Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 11.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 14, 2021
HEALTH MATTERS: The lucky few

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. For local families with children with Down syndrome, it’s a month of celebration and inspiration.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • June 28, 2024
Arts organizations brace for impact of budget cuts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed about $900 million in state projects, including $32 million in cultural and museum grants and related funding, as he signed the 2024-25 $116.5 billion state budget.

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