All | News | Orange Observer

News | All

Liz Ramos
February 25, 2026

Horizon West Regional Park will be area’s ‘crown jewel’

The county celebrated the completion and opening of the park’s first phase with a ribbon-cutting. There is much more to come.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
February 25, 2026

41 rooms in 24 hours: Local escape room enthusiasts break world record

Five Central Florida escape room enthusiasts break the world record of escape rooms completed in 24 hours.

Southwest Orange

Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Ocoee Middle renovation update sparks flooding concerns with residents

The Ocoee City Commission heard the Ocoee Middle School project updates and expressed concerns for the attention to residents.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Rosen JCC announces new director of development and foundation relations

Stacey Weiss brings more than a decade of experience in the community to Rosen JCC.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
February 24, 2026

Florida House votes 80-30 to advance tax exemption for homestead properties

Lawmakers approved an amended resolution Thursday, Feb. 19, to eliminate taxes for homestead properties.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
February 24, 2026

Orange County mayor gives feds deadline to resolve reimbursement issues

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings sent a letter out to U.S. Marshals Service grant specialist regarding reimbursement to house federal inmates.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
February 24, 2026

Fire emerges at Winter Garden recycling facility

AMT Recycling LLC experienced a fire in its front yard Tuesday, Feb. 24. Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department is on scene right now.

West Orange Times & Observer

Leticia Silva
February 23, 2026

Southern Steer Butcher to celebrate four years of business

The butcher store will host a commemoration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11024 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Patient reunites with care team from Orlando Health hospitals

César A. Díaz Lira first went to Orlando Health Emergency Room — Osceola with symptoms of chest pain and fatigue before being transferred to Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Town of Windermere faces road closures

Several roads throughout downtown Windermere could experience closures through Friday, Feb. 27.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
February 23, 2026

Property purchases signal major changes to downtown Winter Garden

One individual — James Larweth — has spent more than $40 million since 2015 to buy 36 residential and commercial properties — all in downtown Winter Garden. No one knows his plans.