W EST O RA N G E T I M E S &
Observer Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 91, NO. 46
FREE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ocoee honors volunteer
DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH Marching bands from West Orange took the field for their 2024 FBA MPA shows. SEE 6-7B.
The city of Ocoee recognized Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member Gordon Applegate for his 34 years of dedicated service at its commission meeting Nov. 5. SEE 2A.
YOUR TOWN JOIN FRENCH FAMILY FOR 5K FUN RUN
Yoke and mirrors
The French Family Foundation is hosting its second 5K and fun run Saturday, Nov. 16. The community is invited to register for the event, which takes place at Home State Brewing, 16016 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, starting at 8 a.m. Register at FFF5kfunrun.com. The nonprofit was founded to help support local families with loved ones who have disabilities. For information, visit frenchfamilyfoundation.com.
Winter Garden laces up to end veteran suicide Cole Mouer took control of the cockpit during a flight session.
Courtesy photo
West Orange High School senior Cole Moyer is earning his pilot’s license and will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University next year. STORY ON PAGE 4A.
Locals party at Habitat bash
American Legion Post 63’s Challenge 22 took place Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Winter Garden. SEE PAGE 3A.
West Orange Habitat for Humanity hosts Rock the House. SEE PAGE 7A.
GAME OF THE WEEK
After a rocky start, the Legacy Charter Eagles have clawed their way back into 2024 playoff contention. SEE PAGE 1B.