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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 10, 2021
WOHS senior earns ROTC scholarship

Luca Hewett wrote a powerful essay about veterans that has garnered him $10,000 to further his education.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • September 23, 2020
West Orange-area real estate booms despite pandemic

Although many industries have suffered mightily in 2020, real estate — and specifically West Orange real estate — isn’t among them.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 18, 2021
Lakes of Windermere home tops Horizon West sales from May 8 to 14

The home at 6845 Thornhill Circle, Windermere, sold May 12, for $1,249,000.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • June 24, 2021
Winter Garden resident, Canine Companions for Independence puppy make magic

Winter Garden resident and Disney Tri-Circle-D Ranch Manager Robin Walker enjoys sharing her experience as a volunteer puppy-raiser for Canine Companions for Independence.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 19, 2020
Former Winter Garden resident, 'gator girl' wrestles alligators

Ashley Lawrence recently became the first woman to compete in the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions in Brighton, Florida.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • December 11, 2019
Mar-VEL-ous Heckman honored on Florida Field

Gotha resident Vel Heckman was a Gator Great and 1958 All-American, but his greatest accolades still come from his former high school football players.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • February 6, 2019
The history behind Oakland's streets

This three-part series discovers the people behind the names of the town of Oakland’s roads. Part 1 focuses on the east-west streets, now called avenues, in the historic part of town.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • July 31, 2024
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Dan Helm, Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Dan Helm is one of five candidates vying for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections seat.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 9, 2025
From Little League to Varsity: West Orange baseball seniors ready for a storybook ending

With 11 of its 13 seniors having played together since their Winter Garden Little League days, West Orange’s leaning on chemistry and leadership for a deep postseason run.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • January 11, 2024
Entrepreneur to compete in reality television series

Jessica Villegas, owner of Horizon West-based Hi-Lite Coaching and Consulting, will be participating in season 10 of “The Blox,” a reality competition show about entrepreneurship in startup companies.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 9, 2024
Windermere Prep’s Micah Kurtz takes top role at Oak Hill Academy

Throughout his career, Kurtz has developed a unique set of skills that make him the perfect candidate to lead one of the nation’s top athletics powerhouses.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • December 21, 2023
Due process, charter violation accusations dominate discussion in Winter Garden

The Winter Garden City Commission will proceed with a forfeiture hearing against Commissioner Ron Mueller.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 26, 2024
Internationally touring comedian coming to Ocoee

Amber Autry has worked with the likes of Dave Attell, Tim Meadows and Fortune Feimster. She will make her Ocoee debut later this month.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 23, 2025
Windermere High club creates literary magazine

"The Windy Word" gives a voice to students.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • March 6, 2025
March Madness: Windermere boys hoops two wins away from state title

Since their first game of the season, the Wolverines’ focus has never been perfection. Instead, 2024-25 has been about playing March basketball.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 20, 2025
Two Winter Garden teens head to world VEX robotics competition

The teens have partnered with childhood friends to create Team Apex.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • September 21, 2023
Windermere High School students start pre-law club

Five students at Windermere High School are making a difference by providing educational opportunities for their peers interested in law.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 4, 2023
Orange County discusses charter changes

The county charter is like its constitution and grants citizens and citizen-elected officials control over local and regional issues.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • November 21, 2023
West Orange FFA wins national food science competition

The team of four made history as the first at WOHS and with OCPS to earn a nationwide championship.

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  • By Leticia Silva |
  • June 18, 2025
MEET THE CANDIDATES: LaVon Bracy Davis, Florida Senate District 15

LaVon Bracy Davis is one of four democrats vying for the Florida Senate District 15 seat.

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