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Leticia Silva
February 4, 2026

Windermere's Ward Trail Pedestrian Bridge now under construction

Construction of the safe routes to school began Monday, Feb. 2.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
February 3, 2026

Horizon West teen with cancer inspires 5K

Savannah Emery's acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis and treatments have sparked a desire for her family to help children just like her.

Southwest Orange

Liz Ramos
January 31, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere Wine & Dine 2026

Cold temperatures didn't keep the crowd away from the annual Windermere event.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
January 29, 2026

Homegrown market in Horizon West canceled

The Homegrown Market in Horizon West was canceled Sunday, Feb. 1 due to cold weather.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
January 29, 2026

Trees to be removed for Ward Trail & Pedestrian Bridge Project

The town of Windermere announced the markings of trees to be preserved and removed at Windermere Ward Trail.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 26, 2026

PHOTOS: The Bridge Theatre presents "Anne & Emmett"

Dozens of students attended the performance of a play sharing the stories of Anne Frank and Emmett Till at the Rosen JCC.

Arts + Entertainment

Leticia Silva
January 22, 2026

Parts of Horizon West Regional Park now are open

Phase 1A of the project was completed and now is open to the public while phases 1B and 2 are in the works.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
January 20, 2026

Horizon West resident and Disney cast member becomes humble hero

Robert Herrick said he was just doing his job when stopped a 400-plus boulder prop from reaching the audience during an Indiana Jones show.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
January 14, 2026

‘This place will leave a mark on you’: Windermere mayor reflects on 15 years of service

After serving as mayor of Windermere for six years, Jim O’Brien says now is the right time to step away because the town has talented people prepared to lead.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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

Leticia Silva
December 19, 2025

Fitness competition to unite neighbors

Maddy Owens, owner of Fit ’N Fierce, has created a fitness competition to take place between neighborhoods in West Orange.

Southwest Orange
News

Leticia Silva
December 19, 2025

Spreading holiday joy through decor

One Windermere family goes all out with its outdoor Christmas decorations for the holiday season.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Liz Ramos
December 17, 2025

Whole lot of love: Tree sales benefit Windermere High choir

Longtime Disney entertainer hosts Christmas tree lots outside Windermere High School, with proceeds benefiting the school’s choir program.

Observer School Zone
News

Megan Bruinsma
December 16, 2025

Florida officials clarify license plate frame rules

The Florida Statute 320.262 allows most license plate frames, but prohibits covers.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Observer Staff
December 15, 2025

PHOTOS: Thousands attend live nativity in Horizon West

Representatives of five local Christian churches, three non-profit organizations, two OCPS school choirs, a Portuguese church choir and three OCPS FFA programs cooperated in presenting the two-day celebration.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

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