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Leticia Silva
September 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Oktoberfest back at Home State Brewing Co.

Home State Brewing Co. held its annual Oktoberfest with live music, games, food and beer.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Charlie Kirk vigil in Winter Garden

Thousands of West Orange residents attended the vigil, held Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Michael Eng
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve’s 2025 Nature Fest

This event took take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere Police Dept. hosts 5th annual Cops & Bobbers event

The Windermere Police Dept. held its annual fishing event Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Butler.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland hosts block party for its community

The town of Oakland held a block party Friday, Sept. 19 at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
September 19, 2025

Eastbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake to close overnight

The Florida Department of Transportation announced the overnight closure of exit ramp 74A Monday, Sept. 22.

Southwest Orange
News

By Michael Eng
September 19, 2025

Lake Cove Pointe home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 8 to 14

The home at 557 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 11, for $1,700,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Man arrested for murder of Winter Garden engineer six years later

The murder took place in 2019, a day after Michael Kotait left home for Gainesville to see family, officials said.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Westbrooke Elementary renovates its media center

Artist Jordan Emmitt created a colorful space for kids at the school, further enhancing the media center’s renovations.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Dr. Phillips cadet recognized worldwide

Senior Mayra Feliciano was recognized as Cadet of the Year worldwide.

Southwest Orange
News

Megan Bruinsma
September 18, 2025

Introducing myself to you: The Observer's new writer, Megan Bruinsma

As the Observer’s new staff writer, I look forward to diving into West Orange and Southwest Orange sports communities.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

Liz Ramos
September 18, 2025

Candlelight Processional returns to Disney's EPCOT

The holiday tradition will light up the stage from Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 during the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
September 18, 2025

Prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk planned for Saturday in Winter Garden

The vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 18, 2025

Keene’s Pointe home tops Windermere sales from Sept. 8 to 14

The home at 8475 Eagles Loop Circle, Windermere, sold Sept. 11, for $1,475,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Liz Ramos
September 17, 2025

Winter Garden drafts ordinance to combat Senate Bill 180

City commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance to bring development control back to Winter Garden after Senate Bill 180 was signed into law.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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