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Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

Winter Garden proposes millage rate increase

The millage rate increase would address a $2.2 million deficit.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 3, 2025

Annie Lee was family

Annie Lee Jackson was hired as a domestic worker for Windermere’s Pleus family, but her role in the household extended far beyond the cooking and cleaning. She was considered part of the family.

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Michael Eng
September 3, 2025

Celebrate 120 years of the West Orange Times & Observer

The anniversary bash takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at our office, 661 Garden Commerce Parkway, Suite 180, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

First H Mart in Florida to open in Orlando

The Asian market is set to open in Orlando at 10 a.m., Thursday Sept. 25, at 7501 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando.

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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

Local dancer ranks fifth at ScotDance USA National Championship

Allison Williams is more than happy about her accomplishment.

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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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Leticia Silva
September 3, 2025

LaVon Bracy Davis wins Florida Senate District 15 special election

Democrat LaVon Bracy Davis won the special elections Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Leticia Silva
August 29, 2025

Orange County might challenge Senate Bill 180

Commissioner Nicole Wilson announced a growing list of local governments to challenge SB180.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 28, 2025

Edgewater Hotel sells for $10.3 million

The nearly century-old Plant Street property has sold to Legacy Edgewater LLC, a corporation connected to James Larweth, the founder of Anton Rx.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 28, 2025

Ocoee leaders support unifying West Orange cities in county redistricting

The Ocoee City Commission voted to express support for the proposed county redistricting map, which places Ocoee, Winter Garden, Oakland, and Apopka in the same district.

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Liz Ramos
August 28, 2025

The Unsolved: Ocoee PD identifies skeletal remains of missing person

Lloyd P. Williams had been missing since 2013. His skeletal remains were found in 2016. The case remains under investigation.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Oakley's Trailside Treats

Oakland has treats! Oakley's Trailside Treats is a snack stand built for walkers, bikers and families in the Oakland area.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Orange County employees to be subpoenaed over DOGE audit

Gov. Ron DeSantis accused Orange County of being uncooperative during DOGE audit.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

DWS Group acquires Winter Garden Village

The asset management company recently bought the shopping center for $165 million.

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Leticia Silva
August 27, 2025

Vibrant: A new way to assist maturing adults

Foundation for a Healthier West Orange’s newest investment, Vibrant, is a nonprofit that will empower adults in the Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden and Ocoee areas.

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