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Leticia Silva
July 10, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve's Frogwarts adventures

The Oakland Nature Preserve is hosting weekly educational camps, one of them being Frogwarts.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
July 10, 2025

New exhibit at Winter Garden Heritage Museum

The museum is now offering "Trailblazers: A journey through West Orange County's Camping and Scouting."

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
July 10, 2025

Oakland's young nature lover competes in the Jr. Ranger competition quarterfinals

Finn O’Brien wants to be an animal caretaker with aspirations of winning the national Jr. Ranger competition.

West Orange Times & Observer

By Megan Bruinsma | Editorial Intern
July 10, 2025

PHOTOS: Rosen JCC art campers declare color war

Cheers echoed throughout Rosen JCC’s gymnasium Thursday, July 3, rooting for the competitors during the last day of art camp.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 10, 2025

PHOTOS: SOBO art camp 2025

Campers worked on various projects of different mediums.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
July 10, 2025

Ocoee to hold public hearing on increased fire protection fee

At its July 15 meeting, the Ocoee city commission will hear public comments and vote on a proposal that would increase the cost of fire protection services by more than double.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
July 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere Fourth of July pancake breakfast

The community came together to celebrate Independence Day over pancakes.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

By Michael Eng
July 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Winter Garden’s All American Kids Parade and Breakfast 2025

Winter Garden started its Fourth of July celebrations early with the 21st annual All American Kids Parade and Breakfast 2025, which began at 8 a.m. Friday, July 4, downtown.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 3, 2025

Ocoee resident finds her voice while pursuing her dreams at Disney

From watching Disney sing-alongs as a child to learn American culture to working for Disney for 14 years, Ocoee’s Katrina Mena Rick continues to make all her dreams come true.