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Liz Ramos
July 1, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee Fire vs. Ocoee PD in rib-eating contest

The Ocoee Fire Department claimed victory against the Ocoee Police Department after eating 92 ribs at Texas Roadhouse.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

By Mia Schaeperkoetter | Staff Intern
July 1, 2026

West Orange serves up patriotic pancake breakfasts

Windermere’s and Winter Garden’s annual pancake breakfasts will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while honoring the community traditions that have connected residents for decades.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 1, 2026

America 250: Windermere Prep alumnus takes off to the U.S. Naval Academy

Stephen Horn III combines his passion and dedication for flying and the military by attending the U.S. Naval Academy.

Observer School Zone
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Liz Ramos
July 1, 2026

America 250: History lives in a Winter Garden resident's secret room

Winter Garden’s Austin Arthur houses dozens of historical world and family artifacts in a room in his office known as the Churchill Room.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
June 29, 2026

The Overlook Apartments collecting donations for Venezuela

The apartment complex is asking residents to donate essentials to those affected in Venezuela.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
June 28, 2026

PHOTOS: WavePraise Silent Disco

4Him Transformations, a faith-based entertainment service, held a silent disco night at Ocoee’s Tom Ison Center Saturday, June 27.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
June 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Independence Firework Spectacular 2026

Independence community celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual firework spectacular Saturday, June 27.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
June 25, 2026

Windermere to host Special Kids Market

Young entrepreneurs will be selling their items during the Windermere Farmer's Market Friday, June 26.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
June 25, 2026

WAY BACK WHEN: Mary Francis Fischer Howard

Windermere’s Mary Fran Howard was raised in a time when citrus and wilderness ruled the area, children were taught in a tiny schoolhouse, and you could keep livestock in your backyard.