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Megan Bruinsma
January 20, 2026

Last place to World Champion: Winter Garden adaptive water skier sets record at Worlds

At 21, Jana Shelfer was a Paralympian basketball gold medalist. At 50, she won four adaptive waterskiing gold medals and the title of 2025 International Disabled Athlete of the Year.

Sports

Liz Ramos
January 20, 2026

Horizon West resident and Disney cast member becomes humble hero

Robert Herrick said he was just doing his job when stopped a 400-plus boulder prop from reaching the audience during an Indiana Jones show.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
January 20, 2026

PHOTOS: Winter Garden's MLK Celebration 2026

The city of Winter Garden invited all residents to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 19, at the downtown pavilion.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
January 19, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee's 18th annual MLK parade

The City of Ocoee enjoyed its 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade Monday, Jan. 19 and celebration after.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
January 15, 2026

The Nurture Place hosts stuffed animal drive

The drive will take place from Wednesday, Jan. 14 to Saturday, Feb. 14.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
January 14, 2026

Good & faithful servant: Winter Garden's First Baptist Church pastor retires

Tim Grosshans says goodbye to the "sweetest fellowship" after nearly 17 years serving as pastor.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 14, 2026

‘This place will leave a mark on you’: Windermere mayor reflects on 15 years of service

After serving as mayor of Windermere for six years, Jim O’Brien says now is the right time to step away because the town has talented people prepared to lead.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
January 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Horizon West Theater Company grooves through the decades

The theater held its concert series with more than 15 performers Saturday, Jan. 10 at 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 8, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation works to make history fun

Foundation Executive Director Kristi Karst Gomen is taking the momentum of the successes in 2025 and using them to further expand offerings to bring the community together through the foundation.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Eight Waves brings hope, instills confidence in West Orange student

Participation in the nonprofit's mentoring program helped KK Charles throughout high school and beyond.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 23, 2025

Chef's Table founders begin their next chapter

After 17 years, Chef’s Table founders Laurie and Kevin Tarters are ready for retirement. However, even though they won’t physically be there, the restaurant always will be close to their hearts.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
December 19, 2025

Fitness competition to unite neighbors

Maddy Owens, owner of Fit ’N Fierce, has created a fitness competition to take place between neighborhoods in West Orange.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
December 19, 2025

Christmas decorations honor daughter’s memory in Ocoee

Every Christmas decoration, no matter the size, has meaning for Ocoee’s Marge Johnstone, bringing her moments to reminisce and spreading joy to others every holiday season.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
December 19, 2025

Spreading holiday joy through decor

One Windermere family goes all out with its outdoor Christmas decorations for the holiday season.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 18, 2025

West Orange kids enjoy Orlando Magic funded shopping spree

West Orange Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a special opportunity to shop for two hours in Walmart from the Orlando Magic and PepsiCo’s Holiday Shopping Spree.

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