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Sam Albuquerque
July 24, 2025

Match play magic: Fundraiser pits golfers against NBA legends

Headlined by Hall-of-Fame basketball player Vince Carter, Windermere Elementary’s first fundraising tournament offers golfers the chance to play 18 holes against former Orlando Magic players.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Liz Ramos
July 24, 2025

First West Orange High graduating class to celebrate 50 years

The Class of 1976 reflects on being the first to graduate from West Orange High.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
July 24, 2025

Ocoee approves doubled fire service fees

The City Commission unanimously approved Envision 2045, a new comprehensive plan that establishes updated standards and guidelines for the city’s future development.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
July 24, 2025

Main Street estate tops Windermere sales from July 14 to 20

The home at 729 Main St., Windermere, sold July 14, for $2,065,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Liz Ramos
July 23, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon West Kids Expo

Dozens of vendors came together at Urban Air to show available children's services in the area.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
July 23, 2025

Ocoee's first Teen Academy ignites interest in firefighting

The Ocoee Fire Department welcomed high-schoolers to its academy.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
July 23, 2025

Local firefighters assist after Texas floods

Firefighters from Central Florida were deployed to Texas Monday, July 7, to help communities in need after the devastating floods.

West Orange Times & Observer

Leticia Silva
July 23, 2025

Hi-Lite to launch life-skills academy in Winter Garden

Jessica Villegas and Lenka Brady are opening a life-skills academy in Winter Garden to guide teenagers through the process of growing up.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Megan Bruinsma
July 23, 2025

PHOTOS: Gymnastics USA summer camp

Campers go topsy-turvy at Gymnastics USA camp.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
July 23, 2025

Orange County commission stands up to state law

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners opts not to repeal its comprehensive plan and pause work on ordinance developments in light of Senate Bill 180.