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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2023

Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 6, 2023

Christian Brothers Automotive opens in Ocoee

The locally owned, faith-based automotive shop has opened its doors to offer full-service maintenance and repair to cars for residents in Ocoee and surrounding communities.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
December 6, 2023

Crown Point Woods home tops Ocoee sales from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2023

The home at 1362 Log Landing Drive, Ocoee, sold Dec. 1, for $700,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Annabelle Sikes
December 5, 2023

Sephora to open in Hamlin

Sephora has officially put up its signage at the same building as Maple Street Biscuit Company and Crumbl Cookies in Horizon West.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
December 5, 2023

Waterstone estate tops Horizon West sales from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2023

The home at 11628 Waterstone Loop Drive, Windermere, sold Nov. 30, for $2,450,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

By None
December 4, 2023

Torey Pines home tops Dr. Phillips sales from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2023

The home at 5221 Hillview Lane, Orlando, sold Nov. 27, for $929,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Michael Eng
December 4, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

Winter Garden residents packed Dillard and Plant streets Saturday, Dec. 2, to catch a glimpse of the 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Parade.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
December 4, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Santa’s Coming to Hamlin

This year’s event featured a plethora of holiday fun, including face painting, kids crafts, music, dancing, vendors, food trucks and more.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 3, 2023

PHOTOS: Light Up Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden hosted its annual Light Up ceremony for thousands of attendees.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 3, 2023

PHOTOS: Santa’s Lane in Oakland

The town of Oakland hosted a fun holiday event Saturday, Dec. 2, in the town center.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 2, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade

The eleventh annual parade was an amazing sight of festive, elaborately decorated golf carts making their way through historic downtown to spread holiday cheer.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 2, 2023

Philanthropy drives food truck business

Chris Manzano, an Ocoee-area resident, started Cluckerz Chicken to help those in need and inspire his young son.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 1, 2023

West Orange football’s Ivan Taylor commits to Notre Dame

The four-star defensive back chooses the Fighting Irish over FSU, Michigan, USC and other college football powers

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
December 1, 2023

Winter Garden family ensures a Merry Christmas for others

Patricia, Franklin and Tiberius Bellamy put together an annual toy collection drive to benefit local nonprofit organizations that serve children and families.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
December 1, 2023

Twinwaters home tops Winter Garden, Ocoee sales from Nov. 20 to 26, 2023

The home at 16653 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, sold Nov. 20, for $1,549,999.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

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