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Michael Eng
June 17, 2026

OBSERVED: OCPS media policy restricts press access, threatens protected speech

This policy, in practice, delays access to routine information and reduces transparency for parents, taxpayers and the community.

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Megan Bruinsma
June 17, 2026

Knicks rewrote history with NBA Finals, the first of many for Wemby

This year's NBA Finals will go down in history, but with more experience the Spurs wouldn't have blown their lead.

Sports

Michael Eng
February 12, 2026

OBSERVED: New digs! Observer returns to Dillard Street

We left our longtime home at 720 S. Dillard St. in 2018 and now have found a new one at 210 S. Dillard St.

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Megan Bruinsma
September 18, 2025

Introducing myself to you: The Observer's new writer, Megan Bruinsma

As the Observer’s new staff writer, I look forward to diving into West Orange and Southwest Orange sports communities.

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By Jeff Lawrence | Between Faith & Reason
September 17, 2025

MY VIEW: How then shall we live?

This is a version of the script for the Sept. 12 episode of Between Faith & Reason in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Michael Eng
September 10, 2025

Celebrating 120 years of the West Orange Times & Observer: The weight of it all

We know 120 years of newspapers doesn’t just happen. It takes commitment — both from us and from you — and we truly appreciate the opportunity to tell West Orange’s story.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 14, 2025

This is NOT goodbye

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price reflects on 35 years of writing for The West Orange Times and Observer Media Group as she “retires” from the newspaper.

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Michael Eng
April 9, 2025

OBSERVED: This is what it’s like to be in a dunk tank

You never quite get used to the bottom literally falling out beneath you.

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Michael Eng
April 1, 2025

GOTCHA!

Longtime readers of the West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer and OrangeObserver.com know our company has a tradition of having a little fun on April Fools’ Day.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 10, 2024

UCF football bringing Scott Frost back as coach shows how far program has fallen

Although the Frost-led Knights catapulted the program into the mainstream, that run was fueled by innovation, not the nostalgic longing for the past this hire indicates.

Sports

By Matt Walsh | Founder and CEO
November 7, 2024

OUR DUTY: To shine the light

You may be sick of COVID and vaccine stories. But this one is too important. Everyone deserves to know the truth.

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Guest Author
October 23, 2024

Letter to the Editor: After new bill, where will the unhoused go?

Writer questions how the new state law will affect the homeless population.

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Michael Eng
September 17, 2024

Wolverines show true character in wake of stadium disappointment

The date was set: Friday, Sept. 13. The opponent: University. This was the moment. It was all systems go. Then, two days before kickoff, it all fell apart.

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Michael Eng
July 24, 2024

OBSERVED: The rules of engagement

In advance of our Wednesday, July 31, event featuring District 1 Orange County Commissioner Nicole Wilson and challenger Austin Arthur, it is imperative we discuss a few ground rules.

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By Henry L. Wright | Winter Garden resident
July 22, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why was the Special Hearts Farm meeting canceled?

It is my hope that the leadership of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will mandate an open and full discussion of the issues among our citizens prior to voting on this very important project.

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