3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (724+ words) The terrorist attacks against the United States which occurred Sept. 11, 2001, changed the course of U.S. history forever. Some, like Windermere Prep teachers Ryan Coen and Deanna Plegge, were alive to witness the attacks through the news. Shock, fear and confusion were…...

6+ day, 13+ min ago   (262+ words) A fatal hit-and-run crash led to the death of a 76-year-old pedestrian Monday, Sept. 7. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 57-year-old man, from Orlando driving a 2015 Nissan Altima, and a 47-year-old man, from Orlando driving a 2013 Nissan Cube, both…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (711+ words) The Oakland Town Commission unanimously approved Tuesday, Aug. 25, the first reading of an ordinance approving the rezoning of five parcels in a 14.80-acre lot at the northwest corner of the intersection of State Road 50 and Catherine Ross Road from commercial…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1382+ words) The family is asking for support from the community to fund Kristie Badalament’s chemotherapy, travel and everyday expenses. Sunset Park Elementary third-grade teacher Kristie Badalament’s kitchen counter was filled with school supplies in anticipation of the first day of school…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (747+ words) Gloria Mejia is the food service manager at Oakland Avenue Charter School. She oversees the daily operations of the school’s food service program, ensuring meals are prepared and served efficiently while maintaining compliance with all health, safety and nutrition requirements....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (102+ words) Orange County Public Schools announced four of its high schools made U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 Best Florida High Schools ranking. Windermere High School was ranked the 78th best Florida high school out of 1,267 schools. Nationwide, Windermere High ranked No. 1,193 out of…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (127+ words) Orange Observer News Orange County Fire Rescue places second in EMS-based competition Members of the Orange County Fire Rescue Department competed in a multi-scenario, EMS-based competition Friday, Aug. 14, at Orlando Health’s annual Nicholas Dellamonico Trauma Conference. As part of the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (148+ words) Orange Observer News Celebration Foot and Ankle Institute relocates from Winter Garden to Ocoee The practice said it outgrew its location in Winter Garden. Celebration Foot and Ankle Institute, a practice providing complete range of medical and surgical foot and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (689+ words) Charlene Cannon is the band director at Horizon High School. She teaches concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, two jazz band classes, percussion and color guard. Cannon also is the director of the school’s marching band, The Sound of the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (733+ words) The Winter Garden City Commission unanimously approved Thursday, Aug. 13, a change to the traffic light at the intersection of South Dillard Street and East Story Road. Commissioners Iliana Ramos and Lisa Bennett were absent. City staff worked with a traffic…...