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Liz Ramos
October 1, 2025

Ocoee resident works to preserve husband’s Hollywood legacy

Danette Carter is working to continue her husband’s Hollywood dreams while raising ALS awareness.

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Leticia Silva
September 28, 2025

PHOTOS: Supporting the Homeless - Matthew's Hope Mobsters & Money fundraiser

Matthew's Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the homeless, held a fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Lakeshore Center in Ocoee.

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Leticia Silva
September 28, 2025

PHOTOS: Gymnastics USA hosts Over the Moon Bash

Gymnastics USA hosts monthly bashes for children to attend. This month the event was held Friday, Sept. 26.

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Leticia Silva
September 25, 2025

Winter Garden Chick-fil-A closed for repairs

The Chick-fil-A in Winter Garden is temporarily closed to improve its drive-thru.

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Leticia Silva
September 25, 2025

Car purchase in Ocoee leading to lawsuits

Winter Garden family purchased a vehicle for a struggling college student from an Ocoee car lot. Days later, its transmission failed.

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Leticia Silva
September 23, 2025

Dead car battery becomes teaching moment to young Oakland boys

AAA technician Mike Law taught two boys aged three and four how to change a car battery.

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By Michael Eng
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland Nature Preserve’s 2025 Nature Fest

This event took take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland.

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Leticia Silva
September 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Oakland hosts block party for its community

The town of Oakland held a block party Friday, Sept. 19 at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center.

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Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Man arrested for murder of Winter Garden engineer six years later

The murder took place in 2019, a day after Michael Kotait left home for Gainesville to see family, officials said.

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Leticia Silva
September 18, 2025

Westbrooke Elementary renovates its media center

Artist Jordan Emmitt created a colorful space for kids at the school, further enhancing the media center’s renovations.

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Leticia Silva
September 15, 2025

Ocoee to host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Ocoee will host a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at Ocoee Lakeshore Center.

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By Observer Staff
September 12, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange Times & Observer celebrates 120 years

The West Orange Times & Observer, West Orange’s only hyperlocal community newspaper, threw a birthday party to celebrate its 120th anniversary. And the whole community was invited.

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Liz Ramos
September 10, 2025

Ocoee baker sees rise in success

Bekah Allen, of Bekah Bakes Bread, looks to spread joy with each of her bakes.

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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

Waste Pro provides recommendations to Oakland residents

Waste Pro employees attended last week’s Town Commission meeting to address residents’ concerns.

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By Observer Staff
September 2, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast

The Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast was held at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the school.

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