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West Orange Times & Observer | News

  • By Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 17, 2025
Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden celebrates 75 years of faithful service

The Episcopal church is celebrating its anniversary with the Sunday evening service of supper and a one-minute message.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 17, 2025
Walk for Lives comes to Orlando

Local brings Walk for Lives to Lake Eola Park to spread awareness and fight against the fentanyl epidemic.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2025
Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025-26 budget

At the same time, the number of Orange County students taking advantage of the voucher program is estimated to increase by 5,154.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 16, 2025
Florida CFO: Orange County is overtaxing residents by nearly $200M

Blaise Ingoglia announced his findings following an audit of the county’s finances.

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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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  • Michael Eng
  • September 11, 2025
Missing teen may be in Winter Garden

If you have any information, call the Apopka Police Department, (407) 703-1757, or 911.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 10, 2025
Oakland’s budget requires reserve funds

The Oakland Town Commission approved a tentative budget that pulls $500,000 from reserves.

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • September 10, 2025
120 years of telling the news in West Orange County

From the Ricochet to the Observer, West Orange’s only hyperlocal newspaper has recorded the history of the area since 1905.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • September 9, 2025
Oakland Avenue down to one lane

Oakland Nature Preserve visitors might encounter traffic and long lines.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • September 8, 2025
Art and Yin Yoga at SoBo Art Gallery

The Winter Garden Art Association is hosting an art event with yoga from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 5, 2025
Is your Duke Energy bill killing you? Some good news is on the way

Duke Energy expects to lower bills beginning in March 2026.

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  • Leticia Silva
  • September 4, 2025
Ocoee's Health Central Hospital to host community wellness event

Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital will host families for a wellness event from 5 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 18.

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • September 4, 2025
Construction to begin on extension project connecting Orange and Lake counties

Orange County Public Works proceeding with construction on New Independence Parkway extension project to connect Lake and Orange county.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2025
Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar is under new ownership

Larry and Holt Cappleman, new owners of Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar, plan to maintain the restaurant’s staples while adding to their family’s legacy in Winter Garden.

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