All | News | Orange Observer

News | All

Gabby Baquero
March 13, 2018

Lawmakers pass school safety bill in wake of Parkland shooting

Senate Bill 7026 appropriates $400 million in funding for school-safety measures and mental-health programs.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
March 13, 2018

OCPS: Bridgewater teacher’s tweets do not violate policy

A Bridgewater Middle School parent who first complained about the teacher’s tweets in September 2017 feels the district’s response was inadequate.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Eric Gutierrez
March 13, 2018

Driftwood Market set to open second location in downtown Winter Garden

The market, which had a location at Artegon Marketplace, is expected to open this summer.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 13, 2018

Students on bus to Independence Elementary treated for pepper-spray exposure

Orange County Fire Rescue treated seven patients on the bus after an elementary-school student released pepper spray, Orange County Public Schools officials said.

Southwest Orange
News

Harry Sayer
March 11, 2018

BLACK TIE: Gift of Swimming’s Poolside Social

Friends and supporters gathered at Southwest Aquatics for the charity’s annual event.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Steven Ryzewski
March 10, 2018

PHOTOS: West Orange basketball's postseason run ends in state semifinal | Observer Preps

The Warriors hung tough with nationally-ranked Oak Ridge early, but could not keep pace in the FHSAA Class 9 State Semifinals in Lakeland.

Sports

Eric Gutierrez
March 10, 2018

PHOTOS: Thornebrooke Elementary School Spring Carnival

Games, bounce houses and carnival rides were just some of the fun at Thornebrooke Elementary School's Spring Carnival on Friday, March 9.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Eric Gutierrez
March 9, 2018

Winter Garden leaders voice latest concerns on home rule

City leaders voiced their latest concerns over bills that could be a potential threat to the authority of Community Redevelopment Agencies.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
March 8, 2018

Body removed from Ocoee retention pond

The Ocoee Police Department is investigating the discovery of a body pulled from a retention pond Thursday afternoon.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
March 8, 2018

Windermere residents voice opposition to proposed Isleworth-area development

Tavistock Development Company’s plans for the northwest quadrant of Conroy Windermere and Apopka-Vineland roads drew harsh criticism from nearby Windermere residents and leaders.

Southwest Orange
News

Steven Ryzewski
March 8, 2018

Ocoee High alum Grant Riller leads College of Charleston to NCAA Tournament berth | Observer Preps

Grant Riller, a 2015 graduate of Ocoee High, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. He and the Cougars will play in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament next week.