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Sam Albuquerque
September 26, 2024

Town of Oakland provides hurricane update, preparations

Oakland declares state of local emergency to facilitate staff's response to public safety matters as Hurricane Helene intensifies.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

Windermere braces for hurricane impacts

Town representatives say high water levels are already a concern, and additional rainfall may worsen the situation.

Southwest Orange
News

By Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

OCLS branches to close ahead of hurricane Helene impacts

All library branches and book drops will be closed beginning Sept. 26. OCLS plans to reopen Sept. 27 for normal business hours, conditions permitting.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2024

Rosen JCC launches new Mommy & Me program

The Movers & Shakers program focuses on music, movement and interactive activities.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Annabelle Sikes
September 24, 2024

OCPS schools to close Thursday due to Tropical Storm Helene

Orange County Public Schools representatives have announced schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 24, 2024

BREAKING: Water pipe break forces building closure at Windermere High School

The 600 Building currently is closed; students have been moved.

Observer School Zone

Annabelle Sikes
September 24, 2024

Sandbags available in Orange County, Oakland, Ocoee, Winter Garden

Self-serve sandbags are available for local residents ahead of potential impacts from a weather system, which is expected to turn into a named storm.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Michael Eng
September 24, 2024

Signature Lakes home tops Horizon West sales from Sept. 16 to 22

The home at 6531 Point Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Sept. 16, for $2,640,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Sam Albuquerque
September 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy officially opens new high school building

The school’s Tilden campus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the new building to Foundation students, staff and community.

Observer School Zone
Photos

Michael Eng
September 23, 2024

Golden Oak estate sells for $10,700,000

The home at 10291 Summer Meadow Way, Orlando, sold Sept. 18, for $10,700,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Annabelle Sikes
September 20, 2024

Water Spring Middle School welcomes new assistant principal

Sulimar Medina joins the Horizon West school with more than 20 years of experience in education.

Southwest Orange
News

Annabelle Sikes
September 20, 2024

PHOTOS: OCOM hosts inaugural White Coat Ceremony

The inaugural class at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine donned recently their white coats for the first time, which represents their commitment to the values of medicine.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
September 19, 2024

Horizon West BurgerFi closes, replacement announced

Orlando Korean fried chicken restaurant Chi-Kin announced it will be taking the Horizon West spot left vacant by BurgerFi.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Sam Albuquerque
September 19, 2024

Tickets for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational have gone on sale

Tickets for Central Florida’s signature sporting event, which will be held from March 3–9, 2025 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, are now available to the general public for purchase.

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
September 19, 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ provides 700+ hours of service in honor of 9/11 victims and heroes

More than 235 members of The Church from 13 different local congregations in West Orange spent the day serving local organizations in honor of the victims and heroes of the 9/11 attacks.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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