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Leticia Silva
August 8, 2025

Crunch Fitness coming soon to Dr. Phillips

A new Cruch Fitness will soon open in Dr. Phillips at 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, Suite 170, Orlando.

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Liz Ramos
August 7, 2025

Sonata Windermere to host back-to-school expo

The expo will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at 13798 Speer Island Drive.

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Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Watermark Park breaks ground in Horizon West

The Horizon West amenity is the 115th park in Orange County.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 6, 2025

Local pastor pens book to help navigate LGBTQ+ conversations

Family Church Pastor Angel Garcia III’s debut book, “Balancing Truth and Love,” is a practical, gospel-centered guide.

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Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Orlando synagogue files lawsuit against Orange County

Orlando Torah Center’s lawsuit alleges Orange County’s denial for expansion violates its rights.

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Liz Ramos
August 6, 2025

PopStroke opens in Hamlin

Hamlin's PopStroke, which opened Wednesday, Aug. 6, will feature new technology and food and drink items unique to the location.

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Leticia Silva
August 6, 2025

Hamlin saddles up for first Cars & Country event

A classic car show and country music night will take place from 5 to 9 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 9.

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Michael Eng
August 5, 2025

Observer wins awards for journalism, advertising

The West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won awards for its journalism, design and advertising at the 2025 Florida Media Conference.

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Leticia Silva
August 4, 2025

Orange County Mayor signs ICE agreement

Mayor Jerry Demings signed a modified agreement with ICE Friday, Aug. 1.

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Michael Eng
July 31, 2025

Orthodox synagogue files discrimination lawsuit against Orange County

The Orange County Commission denied the Orlando Torah Center’s application to expand its synagogue in the Sand Lake Hills community.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 31, 2025

Theatre at St. Luke’s to present "Big Fish”

The church will have nine performances of the show from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 10.

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Leticia Silva
July 30, 2025

Remembering Montel: Yellow Dog Eats’ feline

Montel was a cat that lived at Yellow Dog Eats for more than 16 years. She was loved by all staff and customers, who’s now living through their memories.

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Leticia Silva
July 30, 2025

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital earns recertification from the Joint Commission

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital received a certification from the nation’s leading accrediting body in health care for its orthopedic care.

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Liz Ramos
July 30, 2025

New I-4, Daryl Carter Parkway interchange opens

The interchange has three new ramps that will make traveling to restaurants, retail, tourist attractions and more easier.

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Leticia Silva
July 29, 2025

OCPS to offer meals at no charge

Orange County Public Schools will offer free meals to all schools in the district.

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