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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • April 30, 2014
Meet Winter Park High School's 11 valedictorians

Most schools have at least one valedictorian — the top-ranked student in the school. This year Winter Park has 11.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • January 13, 2021
Bob Thompson: An inspired life

The Business Department chairman enjoyed a successful 44-year career at Lakeview and West Orange high schools.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 15, 2021
Hickory Hammock home tops Horizon West sales from March 5 to 11

The home at 15847 Turkey Island Circle, Windermere, sold March 5, for $1.35 million.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • July 29, 2020
COVID-19 and classrooms: How childcare facilities keep children, staff safe

As K-12 schools grapple with the idea of reopening to students, some West Orange-area childcare centers never closed. And they’ve also never had an outbreak.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • October 14, 2020
Candidate Q&A: Bruno Portigliatti, State Representative District 44

Read our exclusive Q&A with State Representative District 44 candidate Bruno Portigliatti.

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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 8, 2020
FORECAST: Rapid growth poses challenges for Horizon West

Although the plan for Horizon West has not changed since it was conceived in the 1990s, no one could have anticipated the rapidity of the community’s growth.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • January 10, 2020
FORECAST: The cost of keeping Windermere's roads dirty

It’s hard work maintaining the town’s dirt roads, but Windermere hopes to create a master plan for its roadways.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Tim Freed |
  • December 30, 2018
Maitland family and police chief form friendship after near tragedy

A Maitland family and Police Chief David Manuel have a close, ongoing friendship – 28 years after Manuel saved their 2-year-old’s life.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • January 3, 2019
FORECAST: Church planting season in West Orange

As the population of West Orange continues to grow, the number of churches in the area are growing with it.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 31, 2019
OCPS pushes for portables at 2-year-old Windermere High

In just its second year, Windermere High is nearly 600 students over capacity.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Tim Freed |
  • February 15, 2019
Community remembers late Winter Park EMS Capt. A.J. Isaacs as a selfless servant

Family members and fellow firefighters remember the life of Winter Park EMS Capt. A.J. Isaacs, who died unexpectedly Jan. 30.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • October 11, 2017
COLUMN: Tom Petty and the Heartbroken

A heartbroken American girl remembers all the good times with a musical legend.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • February 15, 2024
National Signing Day: Student-athletes across West, Southwest Orange County make their college decisions

From all over West Orange and Southwest Orange County, Feb. 7 saw student-athletes from the entire sports landscape achieve something incredible: Sign their National Letters of Intent to play college sports.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • January 28, 2024
West Orange singer fronts popular metal band

West Orange County resident Molly Rennick, 24, leads the Canadian heavy metal band Living Dead Girl.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 15, 2024
Last man standing: Olympia football’s Parker Moss ready to lead new-look Titans

After losing 21 of 22 starters from 2023’s historic team, senior offensive lineman Parker Moss — Olympia’s lone returner — is ready to lead the way.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 18, 2024
Karate kids: Sibling rivalry fuels Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres national championship success

The 8- and 10-year-old brother and sister won big at AAU Karate Nationals in their first year in the sport, thanks in large part to their competitiveness, commitment and coaching.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • January 16, 2025
Lion Legacy: Remembering Foundation football’s Denzel Irvin

As a player and coach, Irvin left a legacy of hard work, spreading the Gospel through his testimony and leadership on the Foundation Academy football program.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • April 3, 2024
Dr. Phillips boys water polo rises from young surprise to state’s top team

The FHSAA boys water polo district playoffs have begun. Despite a young roster, the Panthers (24-2) are one of the favorites to bring a state title home.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 26, 2025
Winter Garden resident finds new dream as an author

Jaylene Rodriguez-Garau used her personal faith journey as inspiration for her first Christian novelette.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • August 6, 2025
Local pastor pens book to help navigate LGBTQ+ conversations

Family Church Pastor Angel Garcia III’s debut book, “Balancing Truth and Love,” is a practical, gospel-centered guide.

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