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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 16, 2025

Ocoee starts new community market

The city has partnered with Orange Blossom Market Co. to host the monthly event with dozens of local vendors.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
February 14, 2025

Windermere Garden Club to dedicate two garden benches

The benches will be in honor of Jackie Rapport.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
February 14, 2025

State Senator Geraldine Thompson dies at 76

The Florida state Senator for District 15, which includes Ocoee, Oakland and part of Winter Garden, has passed away, according to her family.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
February 13, 2025

Horizon High students impress at district culinary competition

Dedication to overcoming challenges paid off for these students.

Observer School Zone

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 12, 2025

HISTORY: West Orange County of yesteryear for week of Feb. 13, 2025

News of the past tells how residents of West Orange County once lived and businesses once operated.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 12, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Alshakur, Citrus Elementary

The food and nutrition services manager has been feeding Citrus students for five years.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 12, 2025

Fish kill likely attributed to weather

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is awaiting test results to find out what caused thousands of fish to die in Lake Apopka last week.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 12, 2025

Have you seen Oakland's bear?

Oakland residents reported damages to their property — and farm animals — after the black bear was seen roaming in different parts of the town last week.