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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 7, 2025

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation debuts new exhibition

Two local athletes spoke about their experiences at the opening reception of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s ‘Champions of West Orange County.’

West Orange Times & Observer
History

Leticia Silva
October 7, 2025

Horizon West Theater Company to host Halloween Pints and Performances

The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at Two Bridges Pub, located at 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
October 7, 2025

Car crashes into 77-year-old man's house; sends him to hospital

A 20-year-old man is now facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries and hit-and-run involving property damage.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Leticia Silva
October 7, 2025

Swig to open location in Hamlin

The drive-thru soda shop has made plans to open in front of Urban Air Adventure Park in Hamlin.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
October 7, 2025

Warriors on Water plans Wellness Day

The second Paddling Through Healing Waters will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Megan Bruinsma
October 7, 2025

Sleep in Heavenly Peace's building beds for a better life

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is dedicated to the betterment of children’s lives, and the Windermere Police Foundation is supporting that mission.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
October 7, 2025

Silverleaf home tops Horizon West sales from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

The home at 16031 Silver Brook Way, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 30, for $940,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Michael Eng
October 6, 2025

Electric bicyclist killed in morning crash at Epcot Center Drive

The crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, near the intersection of Epcot Center Drive and Interstate 4.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
October 6, 2025

Bay Point mansion tops Dr. Phillips sales from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

The home at 9122 Bay Point Drive, Orlando, sold Sept. 30, for $6,950,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Liz Ramos
October 6, 2025

Horizon West Hospital earns two prestigious awards

The hospital has received the American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines Resuscitation Silver Award and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Go Clear Award.