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Liz Ramos
June 17, 2026

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute father and son orthopedists continue surgical legacy

Kevin and Jacob Cox have been serving West Orange County for years, depending on each other for advice and assistance to give back to the community.

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Leticia Silva
June 17, 2026

Beyond a Down syndrome diagnosis

There are more than 1,200 people with Trisomy 21 — aka Down syndrome — in Orange County — and each has a story to share. They make an impact in the communities in which they live, work and visit.

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Megan Bruinsma
June 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Healthy West Orange's summer bike parade 2026

Children enjoyed riding bikes on the West Orange trail in Oakland Thursday, June 11, for the second annual bike parade.

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Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
June 11, 2026

Winter Garden officials ask for community input on Downtown Winter Garden

The city asks residents, workers and visitors to take a survey to better assess the downtown marketplace.

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Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
June 10, 2026

FAMILIAR FACES: Color Me Mine's Nedy Trent

The Horizon West resident, owner of Color Me Mine on Stoneybrook West Parkway, also served in the U.S. Navy.

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Leticia Silva
June 10, 2026

Teen takes initiative, builds first butterfly garden in Windermere

Carmella Duell, 16, built a butterfly garden at Palmer Park to attract and help monarch butterflies from going extinct.

Southwest Orange

Liz Ramos
June 9, 2026

Here’s her cards: Dr. Phillips teen spreads cheer with handmade cards

Dr. Phillips 14-year-old Arianna Bryant makes handmade cards to spread kindness to everyone and anyone.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
June 5, 2026

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation receives $10,000 grant

The West Orange Junior Service League awarded the foundation with the grant Thursday, June 4.

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Leticia Silva
June 3, 2026

12-year-old from Winter Garden recovering from AVM

A Winter Garden couple had their lives turned upside-down when their 12-year-old daughter suffered from a brain bleed in March. Their church community has been a blessing.

West Orange Times & Observer

Liz Ramos
June 3, 2026

Southern Hill Farms gives out the royal treatment

Southern Hill Farms welcomed princesses from far and wide to its inaugural Royal Tea Party Saturday, May 30, at The Hide.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
June 1, 2026

Orange County Public Works to host community meeting

Public works will host a stormwater utility fee community meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the West Orange Recreation Center.

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Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
May 28, 2026

Oakland announces new autopay system

The town's website said the change will make payments simpler and more convenient.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
May 27, 2026

Hope Along the Way to host community feeding

The nonprofit is hosting a community feeding at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at 125 Center Street, Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Liz Ramos
May 27, 2026

Winter Garden couple celebrates 50th anniversary with once-in-a-lifetime trip

Winter Garden’s Joyce and Randy Rouse were gifted a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks from their family as a celebration of 50 years of love, support and dedication to the Rouse family.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
May 25, 2026

PHOTOS: Oakland’s Memorial Day Service 2026

Oakland residents honored fallen soldiers at the Oakland-Tildenville and Oakland cemeteries through Oakland native John Ward’s efforts Monday, May 25.

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