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By Justice Covert
April 15, 2026

Freshman trio and new head coach reignite Olympia High baseball

Olympia High’s baseball team is a winning program again, posting a 10-9 record this year thanks to four newcomers and a preseason battle for chicken wings.

By Justice Covert
April 8, 2026

Ward Trail will make Windermere safer

Construction has begun on Phase 1 of the Windermere Ward Trail, a path to provide a wider, safer route to Windermere Elementary.

By Justice Covert
April 1, 2026

Windermere Prep proposes new campus

Windermere Preparatory School’s new elementary campus, proposed to be built at 15765 New Independence Parkway, has some Horizon West residents worried how it will affect their community.

By Justice Covert
March 26, 2026

PHOTOS: West Orange and Windermere Little League Night

Windermere junior pitcher Xavier Roman tossed the program’s first perfect game, shutting down West Orange in the Wolverines’ six-inning 10-0 win.

By Justice Covert
March 25, 2026

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista supports American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of Lake Buena Vista is celebrating its 20th anniversary Saturday, March 28, raising funds for the American Cancer Society with its annual walk and celebration.

By Justice Covert
March 25, 2026

Gymnastics USA is building regional qualifiers through the basics

Gymnastics USA is sending the most boys to regionals in its history, thanks to some lessons that have nothing to do with gymnastics.

By Justice Covert
March 18, 2026

Could more houses be constructed in Southwest Orange?

Orange County staff held a community meeting to discuss the rezoning request to construct 51 homes at 1955 S. Apopka-Vineland Road.

By Justice Covert
March 18, 2026

Windermere Town Council declines boathouse offer, counteroffer

The Windermere Town Council voted down the boathouse residents’ offer and the town’s counteroffer to settle the years-long litigation, instead moving toward a shade meeting to discuss further options.

By Justice Covert
March 4, 2026

Winter Garden leaders approve AI answering system

Winter Garden will implement an AI system to answer calls for non-emergency police assistance.

By Justice Covert
March 4, 2026

Winter Garden residents protest recent property purchases

Residents packed the Winter Garden City Commission meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, to voice concerns over the recent property purchases around downtown by one individual.