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Southwest Orange | News

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  • Leticia Silva
  • April 9, 2026
Dr. Phillips High student arrested for bringing handgun to school

17-year-old Joshua Brown was arrested Thursday, April 9, after police were notified he had a gun in his possession.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 9, 2026
Orlando Health hosted its second-annual 407 Day

Orlando Health, along with local businesses, community members and sports partners, came together to serve communities in Orange and Osceola counties.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 8, 2026
Orlando Health will be participating in a mass casualty exercise

Anyone who sees activity around Orlando Health hospitals between 8 a.m. and noon Thursday, April 9, should know it only is an exercise.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Justice Covert
  • April 8, 2026
Ward Trail will make Windermere safer

Construction has begun on Phase 1 of the Windermere Ward Trail, a path to provide a wider, safer route to Windermere Elementary.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • April 8, 2026
Man attacked on S.R. 429 near Horizon West

Hans Hamilton of Davenport was attacked Monday, March 30, after attempting to help a supposed victim on the ground.

  • Southwest Orange
    By
  • Megan Bruinsma
  • April 7, 2026
Beck Brothers Blueberries U-pick open for 2026 season

The blueberry farm will open back up Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2026
Orange County to close portion of Main Street in downtown Windermere

There will be a temporary road closure at 720 Main St. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.

  • Southwest Orange
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2026
Road work to take place in downtown Windermere

Work will continue on Second, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth avenues; Third, Bessie and Butler streets; and East Boulevard.

  • Southwest Orange
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    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • April 6, 2026
Orange County Commissioners to discuss zoning tobacco shops

The discussion will take place during the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 7.

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    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • April 6, 2026
Burn ban in effect in Orange County

The burn ban will remain in effect until the drought index dips below 500 Keetch-Byram Drought Index for seven consecutive days.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • April 3, 2026
Man attacked on S.R. 429 after attempting to provide assistance

Hans Hamilton from Davenport was brutally beaten by Daniel Coman after he attempted to help Coman with his car.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Leticia Silva
  • April 2, 2026
3Natives at Flamingo Crossings now open

The store opened its doors to the public Tuesday, March 31, and is located at 140 Sugar Belle Drive, Suite D, Winter Garden.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
    By
  • Justice Covert
  • April 1, 2026
Windermere Prep proposes new campus

Windermere Preparatory School’s new elementary campus, proposed to be built at 15765 New Independence Parkway, has some Horizon West residents worried how it will affect their community.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2026
Developer proposes boathouse-boathouses to end Windermere controversy

It seems some creative thinking could bring closure to the town’s open wound.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2026
County approves E-Bike Ultimate

To keep children safe and drivers sane, a tunnel system will be construction to keep e-bikes and electric scooters off the roads.

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