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Leticia Silva
February 11, 2026

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Anne Fulton, Oakland Town Commission District 4

Anne Fulton is facing incumbent Joseph McMullen for the Oakland Town Commission District 4 seat.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Megan Bruinsma
February 11, 2026

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation serves up community through pickleball

WGHF will host the inaugural Paddles for the Past pickleball tournament Saturday, Feb. 28.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
February 11, 2026

Ocoee moves forward with a clearer code enforcement structure

Ocoee City Commissioners unanimously motioned to move forward with implementing stricter code enforcement violations to ensure cleanliness of the city.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
February 11, 2026

Frigid temperatures hit Southern Hill Farms hard

The community is rallying behind the local farm as Southern Hill Farms rebuilds after the streak of cold weather took out acres of crops just before peak season.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
February 11, 2026

What should the new Horizon West elementary school be named?

The list has been narrowed to three options. Vote for your favorite.

Observer School Zone
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Michael Eng
February 11, 2026

Remington Oaks home tops Ocoee home sales from Feb. 2 to 8

The home at 2139 Cunard Court, Ocoee, sold Feb. 6, for $390,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

West Orange high schoolers learn CPR from firefighters

Winter Garden Professional Firefighters Local 4947 taught CPR at West Orange Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Observer School Zone

Liz Ramos
February 10, 2026

Nonprofits to host inaugural Boots and Salutes in Windermere

Proceeds from the event will go toward sponsoring the travel for local first responders and veterans to go to the ranch for Healing Warriors Week at Wind River Ranch in Estes, Colorado.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
February 10, 2026

Waterstone home tops Horizon West home sales from Feb. 2 to 8

The home at 6222 Lecco Way, Windermere, sold Feb. 6, for $1,550,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
February 9, 2026

FIT AS FIRE soon to open in Hamlin

FIT AS FIRE is a reformer and hot mat pilates studio opening Friday, Feb. 27, at 16406 New Independence Parkway, Suite 110, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
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Leticia Silva
February 9, 2026

Vines by H. now is open at Restaurant Row

The restaurant is open from 4 to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 4 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and is located at 7533 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.