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Leticia Silva
July 20, 2026

City of Ocoee extends construction work on North Lakewood Avenue

The construction work now will take place from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 31.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
July 18, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee's Family Recreation Day 2026

The city of Ocoee hosted a family event with music, rides, water slides and other fun activities for its residents Saturday, July 18, at the Jim Beech Recreation Center and Family Aquatic Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
July 17, 2026

Horizon West neighborhood residents concerned after multiple cars were vandalized

Residents from the Lakes of Windermere, Wickham Park and other nearby neighborhoods reportedly have had their car windows and windshields smashed with rocks.

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Leticia Silva
July 16, 2026

Horizon West man accused of hitting child on e-bike with his car

A 44-year-old man from Horizon West was arrested Wednesday, July 15, after being accused of hitting an 11-year-old child with his car and more.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
July 16, 2026

Oakland Police shares tribute after its first K-9 dies

Chase, a Belgian malinois, was the department's first K-9 back in 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
July 15, 2026

Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic now collecting donations for pets at Harbor House

The veterinary clinic is asking for donations to help animals of victims of domestic violence.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Fire in Horizon West apartments displaces families

A July 5 fire at Horizon West’s Buena Vista Place Apartments has left some residents without a home.

Southwest Orange

Liz Ramos
July 14, 2026

Winter Garden unveils "Dog Days of Summer" art exhibit

Area artists show off their talents with depictions of their furry friends in Winter Garden’s ‘Dog Days of Summer’ art exhibit, which will be in city hall through July 31.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
July 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve's Summer Camp 2026

The Oakland Nature Preserve taught its summer-camp students about the natural world and its unique creatures through Eric Carle’s books.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 10, 2026

West Orange Walkers to host free indoor 5K

The West Orange Walkers is partnering with Healthy West Orange, Orlando Health and Roper YMCA to host the 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the West Oaks Mall.

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Liz Ramos
July 10, 2026

PHOTOS: West Orange Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob 2026

Dozens of candidates were able to speak directly with constituents during the Hob Nob.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
July 9, 2026

Windermere extends voting deadline for Run Among the Lakes medal design

Voting began Friday, June 19, and now will run through Friday, July 17.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Eight Waves in need of new van

The nonprofit announced its van currently broke down beyond repair, and now is asking for the community's help.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Oakland resident transforms backyard into private Sniffspot dog park

Oakland resident Melanie Charles is renting her backyard through Sniffspot for dog owners to allow their furry friends to run freely, sniff and play in a safe environment.

West Orange Times & Observer

Leticia Silva
July 8, 2026

Horizon West student wins national invention contest for hearing loss

Roy Zheng, 9, was the only contestant in the U.S. to win IDEASforEARS, a global invention contest encouraging children to think creatively to improve the lives of those with hearing loss.

Southwest Orange

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City of Ocoee extends construction work on North Lakewood Avenue

PHOTOS: Ocoee's Family Recreation Day 2026

Horizon West neighborhood residents concerned after multiple cars were vandalized

Horizon West man accused of hitting child on e-bike with his car

Oakland Police shares tribute after its first K-9 dies

Chain of Lakes Animal Clinic now collecting donations for pets at Harbor House

Fire in Horizon West apartments displaces families

Winter Garden unveils "Dog Days of Summer" art exhibit

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve's Summer Camp 2026

West Orange Walkers to host free indoor 5K

PHOTOS: West Orange Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob 2026

Windermere extends voting deadline for Run Among the Lakes medal design

Eight Waves in need of new van

Oakland resident transforms backyard into private Sniffspot dog park

Horizon West student wins national invention contest for hearing loss

City of Ocoee extends construction work on North Lakewood Avenue

Ocoee cancels annual Music Fest

Horizon West neighborhood residents concerned after multiple cars were vandalized

Road closures to take place in Oakland

Career fair for former Spirit Airlines employees to take place at Lake Buena Vista High

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