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Leticia Silva
December 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere's 43rd Holiday Hoopla

The town of Windermere hosted its 43rd holiday hoopla and buried a time capsule to be opened in 2075.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 7, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Christmas at Hamlin

The constant rainfall didn't dampen the holiday spirits of those who attended Christmas at Hamlin.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva, Liz Ramos, Megan Bruinsma
December 6, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade

The city of Winter Garden celebrated the holiday season with its 2025 Winter Garden Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Water Spring Elementary Winter Drive In 2025

The community gathered to enjoy an outdoor movie, concessions and a snow globe photo opportunity.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Megan Bruinsma
December 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon High Frost Fest 2025

Horizon High opened its cafeteria doors to celebrate community and the holidays.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 5, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Light Up Winter Garden

The community gathered at Winter Garden City Hall to ring in the holiday season.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 5, 2025

Registration open for Winter Garden's De-Light-Ful Decorations Contest

Registration for the free contest is open until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, with judging taking place Tuesday, Dec. 16, and Wednesday, Dec. 17.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 5, 2025

WAY BACK WHEN: Ward Britt

For the Winter Garden native and Oakland resident, all roads lead back to West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
December 5, 2025

Dunkin' set to re-open in Lake Buena Vista

The store is celebrating with a free giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12236 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando.

Southwest Orange
Business

Michael Eng
December 5, 2025

Downtown home tops Winter Garden sales from Nov. 24 to 30

The home at 340 Lakeview Road, Winter Garden, sold Nov. 24, for $2,500,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

Ocoee Police warns residents of "grandparent" scam

Scammers are pretending to be a grandchild in danger.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

Orange County denies Orlando Surf Park in Horizon West

The surf park hopes to be located in Horizon West, though it must fix its plans before moving forward with the project.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

FOLA presents Jim Thomas Environmental Hero Award

Liz Johnson received the award Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Jim Thomas Environmental Education Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

Windermere gets ready for first Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

Horizon West Church finds forever home

The church hopes the first phase will be open in time for Easter 2027.

Southwest Orange
News

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