• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Omazing Gift Guide
  • Podcast
  • Baldwin Park Living
  • Calendars
  • Public Notices
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • West Orange Times
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • Southwest Orange
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • School Zone
    • Graduation 2025
  • Sports
    • Friday Night Sights
    • High School
    • Athlete of the Week
    • Youth Sports
    • Game Film
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Season Magazine
    • Things to Do
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • Foodie Call
    • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • Special Sections
  • West Orange Times
    • West Orange Times
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • Southwest Orange
    • Southwest Orange
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • School Zone
    • School Zone
    • Graduation 2025
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • Friday Night Sights
    • High School
    • Athlete of the Week
    • Youth Sports
    • Game Film
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Season Magazine
    • Things to Do
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • Foodie Call
    • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • Special Sections
  • West Orange On The Go
  • Omazing Gift Guide
  • Podcast
  • Baldwin Park Living
  • Calendars
  • Public Notices
  • Subscribe
  • Login

News | All

    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 23, 2025
Dead car battery becomes teaching moment to young Oakland boys

AAA technician Mike Law taught two boys aged three and four how to change a car battery.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Megan Bruinsma
  • September 22, 2025
West Orange senior Emily Tatum named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Emily Tatum’s academic achievements earned her an award given to less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 20, 2025
PHOTOS: Charlie Kirk vigil in Winter Garden

Thousands of West Orange residents attended the vigil, held Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 20, 2025
PHOTOS: Windermere Police Dept. hosts 5th annual Cops & Bobbers event

The Windermere Police Dept. held its annual fishing event Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Butler.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 20, 2025
PHOTOS: Oakland hosts block party for its community

The town of Oakland held a block party Friday, Sept. 19 at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 19, 2025
Eastbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake to close overnight

The Florida Department of Transportation announced the overnight closure of exit ramp 74A Monday, Sept. 22.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 18, 2025
Man arrested for murder of Winter Garden engineer six years later

The murder took place in 2019, a day after Michael Kotait left home for Gainesville to see family, officials said.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 18, 2025
Westbrooke Elementary renovates its media center

Artist Jordan Emmitt created a colorful space for kids at the school, further enhancing the media center’s renovations.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • September 18, 2025
Dr. Phillips cadet recognized worldwide

Senior Mayra Feliciano was recognized as Cadet of the Year worldwide.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2025
Candlelight Processional returns to Disney's EPCOT

The holiday tradition will light up the stage from Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 during the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 18, 2025
Prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk planned for Saturday in Winter Garden

The vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 17, 2025
Winter Garden drafts ordinance to combat Senate Bill 180

City commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance to bring development control back to Winter Garden after Senate Bill 180 was signed into law.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 17, 2025
Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden celebrates 75 years of faithful service

The Episcopal church is celebrating its anniversary with the Sunday evening service of supper and a one-minute message.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 17, 2025
Walk for Lives comes to Orlando

Local brings Walk for Lives to Lake Eola Park to spread awareness and fight against the fentanyl epidemic.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2025
Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025-26 budget

At the same time, the number of Orange County students taking advantage of the voucher program is estimated to increase by 5,154.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
« 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 »

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!
Click to Sign Up

Latest News All

1
  • December 5, 2025
Registration open for Winter Garden's De-Light-Ful Decorations Contest
2
  • December 5, 2025
WAY BACK WHEN: Ward Britt
3
  • December 5, 2025
Dunkin' set to re-open in Lake Buena Vista
4
  • December 4, 2025
Ocoee Police warns residents of "grandparent" scam
5
  • December 4, 2025
Orange County denies Orlando Surf Park in Horizon West

Contact

  • 661 Garden Commerce Parkway, Suite 180
  • Winter Garden, FL 34787
  • Phone: 407-656-2121
  • Email: [email protected]

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Observer Local News
  • Your Observer

  • e-Newspaper App

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • School Fundraiser
  • Jobs
  • Rack Locations
  • Sponsorships
  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!

Click to Sign Up

Verified Audit

  • USPS Periodicals Permit
  • USPS# 687-120
  • as required for Public Notices per F.S. 50.011
  • Statement of Ownership
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved