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Gabby Baquero
May 8, 2017

SR 429 southbound lanes reopened after nearby 20-acre brush fire

A brush fire located south of Windermere caused the temporary closure of southbound lanes on SR 429 earlier today.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 4, 2017

TBT 1984: Brent Casteel signs with Chicago Cubs

Ocoee resident Brent Casteel has had quite the baseball career.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 4, 2017

A familiar ring

A man who lost his high school class ring more than two decades ago is getting it back thanks to the kindness of strangers.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Ocoee Pizza Hut relocating, remodeling

Ocoee records show a permit has been issued for a Starbucks ‘alteration’ at the old Pizza Hut location.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Mexican restaurant The Whole Enchilada coming to Winter Garden

The Whole Enchilada is bringing its first Central Florida location to downtown Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Windermere residents install town's first solar-power system

Colleen and Andy Williams’s home is the first in the town of Windermere to have a solar-powered system. The family hopes to begin using it by the end of the month.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Relay for Life in Winter Garden to honor local cancer survivors

Windermere resident Brogan Regan, 5, will be among the cancer survivors honored at Relay for Life of West Orange.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

MetroWest restaurant Mrs. Potato to be featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

When Guy Fieri chose Mrs. Potato as a featured restaurant on his show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” owner Rafaela Lopes felt as if she’d won the Oscars of the restaurant industry.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 4, 2017

Relief school slated for Waterbridge, Tangelo Park

County and school district staff hosted a community meeting presenting a request for a large-scale future land use amendment for the property.

Southwest Orange
News

Gabby Baquero
May 3, 2017

School district, county, adopt updated school-siting regulations

The Orange County Board of Commissioners and Orange County Public Schools approved multiple changes to the comprehensive plan detailing regulations and guidelines for school siting.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 3, 2017

Property appraiser files libel lawsuit

Orange County’s Rick Singh filed a libel lawsuit following allegations made against him during the 2016 election.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 2, 2017

Winter Garden firefighter selected for training academy

Winter Garden firefighter, Jason Schneider, embraced the opportunity to attend an intensive six-day political course in Maryland.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 2, 2017

Winter Garden Commerce Center slated for Story Road

An industrial park to be located on Story Road, Winter Garden Commerce Center, will have its first building completed by October.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
May 1, 2017

GALLERY: Nehrling Garden’s Corks, Caladiums & Canvasses 2017

Nehrling Gardens in Gotha hosted its annual event Corks, Caladiums & Canvasses on April 30 to fundraise money for the restoration process of the historic landmark.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
May 1, 2017

GALLERY: Windermere Buries 2050 Time Capsule

The time capsule, set to be opened in 2050, contains dozens of items representing today’s town of Windermere.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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