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By Observer Staff
April 5, 2024

DeSantis signs legislation protecting property owners from squatter scam

Under HB 621, a property owner can request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
April 5, 2024

Ocoee High football hires new offensive coordinator

Jerry Middleton has been named the top offensive assistant for the Knights.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
April 5, 2024

CFX breaks ground on State Road 516 Lake/Orange Expressway

The new 4.4-mile expressway, which is being constructed in three segments, will provide much-needed connectivity between Lake and Orange counties.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 5, 2024

13 apply for vacant Oakland commission seat

The town of Oakland received more than a dozen applications from residents eager to fill Seat 3 on the Town Commission, vacated when Sal Ramos ran for mayor in the March 19 election.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 5, 2024

Disney affordable-housing decision leads March county action

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners made several decisions that impact West Orange and Southwest Orange.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 5, 2024

Sip, sip hooray! Twins open boba shop in Winter Garden

Sister Cristina Dewrell and Andrea Perlas have opened Dreamy Tea off West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
April 5, 2024

Lake Roberts Landing home tops Winter Garden sales from March 25 to 31

The home at 1941 Lake Roberts Landing Drive, Winter Garden, sold March 28, for $1,875,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
April 5, 2024

Fall football schedules: Here are five can't miss 2024 high school football games

Most West, Southwest Orange high school football teams have released their 2024 schedules, here are Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque’s top five games to watch.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High boys water polo tops West Orange High in district finals

In the second district final matchups of the day between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the Panthers boys beat the Warriors in a thriller, 13-10.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange High girls water polo tops Dr. Phillips in district finals

In the first of two district finals between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the lady Warriors won 7-5.

Sports
High Schools

By Michael Eng and David Terry
April 4, 2024

A brew-tiful day: Welcome to the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival

On behalf of Legacy Events for Education and the Observer Media Group, we’d like to welcome you to the first Hamlin Craft Beer Festival — New Beer’s Eve! We are super excited you are here to celebrate this event with us. We hope you are ready to sample some of the finest craft beers from throughout the country!

Southwest Orange
Opinion

Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Joseph McNicholas, Windermere High boys weightlifting

Meet Windermere boys weightlifter Joseph McNicholas, the Class 3A, District 7 and Metro West conference individual champion.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 4, 2024

Ocoee branch of county clerk’s office expands hours

Weekday services are now offered one Saturday each month at the Orange County Clerk of the Court's Ocoee branch.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Spring Fever set for this weekend

Bloom & Grow Garden Society’s Spring Fever will include two days filled with entertainment, children’s activities, educational stations, booths and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
April 4, 2024

Voters will choose between Mueller, Jones

Because no District 2 candidate received 50% of the vote, the city of Winter Garden will hold a runoff election between incumbent Ron Mueller and challenger Iliana Ramos Jones.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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