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Michael Eng
October 4, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon West Home Expo

Horizon West Happenings hosted its first Horizon West Home Expo Saturday, Oct. 4, at Toole’s Ace Hardware of Hamlin.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
October 3, 2025

Winter Garden artists wins $5,000 to showcase his art

Winter Garden's Don Harrell was one of 20 recipients of the 2025–2026 Individual Artist Awards from the United Arts of Central Florida.

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Leticia Silva
October 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Ocoee’s community market welcomed hispanic vendors to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Thursday, Oct. 2.

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Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
October 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Fourth annual Stina D’Uva Tour de Chamber Community Bike Ride

The fourth annual Stina D’Uva Tour de Chamber Community Bike Ride was a hit.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Stonemont Financial Group completes 429 Business Center in Ocoee

The seven-building industrial complex nearly is 50% pre-leased.

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News

Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to be closed this weekend

Motor vehicles will not have access to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Ocoee High sends off School Resource Officer for deployment

Students came together for a fond farewell to Officer Eladio Martinez with the Ocoee Police Department.

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News

Michael Eng
October 3, 2025

Oxford Chase home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 22 to 29

The home at 14778 Ellingsworth Lane, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 24, for $1,049,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Liz Ramos
October 2, 2025

Newsweek names Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute one of the best

The internationally accredited institute has been named one of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers.

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News

Leticia Silva
October 2, 2025

Oakland Nature Preserve to host Jack-o-Lantern carving event

Attendees will carve pumpkins for ONP’s annual Pumpkin Glow event. The carving will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 at 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

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By Observer Staff
October 2, 2025

Obituary: Vicki Loretta Summers

Vicki Loretta Summers, 81, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital in Ocoee with her family by her side.