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Michael Eng
December 8, 2025

PHOTOS: Rosen JCC’s second annual Hanukkah Fest

Attendees enjoyed latkes, arts and crafts, a mobile game truck, and much more.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
December 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere's 43rd Holiday Hoopla

The town of Windermere hosted its 43rd holiday hoopla and buried a time capsule to be opened in 2075.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 7, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Christmas at Hamlin

The constant rainfall didn't dampen the holiday spirits of those who attended Christmas at Hamlin.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva, Liz Ramos, Megan Bruinsma
December 6, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

The city of Winter Garden celebrated the holiday season with its 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Water Spring Elementary Winter Drive In 2025

The community gathered to enjoy an outdoor movie, concessions and a snow globe photo opportunity.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon High Frost Fest 2025

Horizon High opened its cafeteria doors to celebrate community and the holidays.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 5, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Light Up Winter Garden

The community gathered at Winter Garden City Hall to ring in the holiday season.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 5, 2025

WAY BACK WHEN: Ward Britt

For the Winter Garden native and Oakland resident, all roads lead back to West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

Horizon West Church finds forever home

The church hopes the first phase will be open in time for Easter 2027.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
November 28, 2025

Williams Holiday House opens for Christmas

People can begin touring the front yard of the house to see the annual holiday displays at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Leticia Silva
November 26, 2025

Senior housing community sold for $45.7 million in Hamlin

The senior housing community was sold to CIM Group and its joint venture partner.

Southwest Orange
News

Megan Bruinsma
November 26, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee Middle Multicultural Night 20205

Ocoee Middle School celebrated its annual Multicultural Night with food and performances.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
November 25, 2025

Orange County Commission approves new phase of Horizon West Regional Park

Phase 1B will include a 2-acre open lawn, splash pad, and a boardwalk and floating dock to Lake Hartley.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
November 25, 2025

Southwest Orange PTOs to provide families with Thanksgiving food

For more than a decade, PTOs from several Horizon West schools have gathered to donate Thanksgiving food to community members in need.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
November 25, 2025

Winter Garden, Ocoee fire departments help Santa come to town

Winter Garden’s Santa Run and Ocoee’s Operation Santa bring joy to the community.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

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