1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (110+ words) West Orange Times Observer Dr. Phillips High PTSA collecting donations for homecoming The school's Parent-Teacher-Student Association is collecting homecoming donations to ensure every student has a chance to celebrate in style. The Dr. Phillips High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association will begin…...

4+ day, 20+ 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…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (467+ words) For two years, Legacy Events for Education and 8 Waves officials have been hard at work to develop a career showcase to help teens who feel hopeless about the future. “Over the last 10 years, the attitudes and mental health of our…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (101+ words) West Orange High School students and staff evacuated campus Friday, Sept. 4, for a short period of time. According to a message from Principal Andrew Jackson to families, "an unknown individual called 911, reporting the odor of smoke in building 500." As a…...

1+ week, 4+ 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, 4+ 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....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (720+ words) Two local faith-based nonprofits are coming together as one organization to create easier access and provide more services to those in need in Winter Garden. The West Orange Dream Center and the Central Florida Hope Center announced Thursday, Aug. 5, the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (125+ words) A Windermere High student is making a difference through letters of support. Fourteen-year-old Mia Wojcik created a project called Shine Bright Ukraine, where she collects letters of support to be mailed to the children, families, defenders and medical professionals in…...

3+ week, 2+ 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, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) Orange Observer News Handmade journal class to take place at Rock 'N Rev The free course will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8969 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Ocoee residents now can learn how to create a handmade journal out of…...