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Michael Eng
January 12, 2026

Millionaire’s Row home tops Dr. Phillips home sales from Jan. 5 to 11

The home at 9650 Kilgore Road, Orlando, sold Jan. 5, for $2,755,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
January 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Horizon West Theater Company grooves through the decades

The theater held its concert series with more than 15 performers Saturday, Jan. 10 at 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 9, 2026

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital ER earns award

The emergency room received the 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
January 9, 2026

Canopy Oaks home tops Winter Garden home sales from Dec. 29, 2025, to Jan. 4

The home at 12904 Canopy Woods Way, Winter Garden, sold Dec. 29, for $1,330,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

By Observer Staff
January 8, 2026

Obituary: Joel Millard Doss

Joel Millard Doss died Dec. 26, 2025.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Leticia Silva
January 8, 2026

Apopka mayor sues opposing candidate to remove her from mayoral race

Mayor Bryan Nelson is suing Commissioner Christine Moore to get her off the March ballot, claiming she hasn't met the residency requirements to run.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
January 8, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation works to make history fun

Foundation Executive Director Kristi Karst Gomen is taking the momentum of the successes in 2025 and using them to further expand offerings to bring the community together through the foundation.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
January 8, 2026

Isleworth estate tops Windermere home sales from Dec. 29, 2025, to Jan. 4

The home at 5157 Latrobe Drive, Windermere, sold Dec. 30, for $4,400,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
January 7, 2026

Boathouse at Disney Springs files motion to dismiss negligence case against it

The restaurant is facing a lawsuit after a man died from severe hypoxia and cardiopulmonary arrest after choking on a piece of steak.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Horizon West's newest elementary school

A new Horizon West elementary school to open in August to alleviate nearby Panther Lake and Water Spring elementary schools.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Property tax reforms and its possible impacts

The state has been working on multiple proposals regarding property tax relief. These proposals will be voted on during November’s general election as they are approved by the state Legislature.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
January 7, 2026

Ocoee caregiver arrested for attempted murder

Journey Mikah Powell, 22, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 3, after Ocoee police received a call regarding a shooting at 2291 Laurel Blossom Circle, Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Service is Jerry Demings' purpose

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has spent more than 40 years of his life serving the community, his faith paving every step of the way.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Eight Waves brings hope, instills confidence in West Orange student

Participation in the nonprofit's mentoring program helped KK Charles throughout high school and beyond.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Spiritual awakening

According to a September 2025 study, adults in the Gen Z population are attending church more regularly than Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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