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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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Michael Eng
September 18, 2025

Prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk planned for Saturday in Winter Garden

The vigil will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.

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Liz Ramos
September 17, 2025

Winter Garden drafts ordinance to combat Senate Bill 180

City commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance to bring development control back to Winter Garden after Senate Bill 180 was signed into law.

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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.