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Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

West Orange high schoolers learn CPR from firefighters

Winter Garden Professional Firefighters Local 4947 taught CPR at West Orange Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Observer School Zone

Michael Eng
February 10, 2026

Waterstone home tops Horizon West home sales from Feb. 2 to 8

The home at 6222 Lecco Way, Windermere, sold Feb. 6, for $1,550,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Liz Ramos
February 9, 2026

Two people found dead in Apopka store

The Apopka Police Department is investigating after finding two dead inside Griffin's General Store Friday, Feb. 6.

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Liz Ramos
February 9, 2026

Ocoee PD warns of scam

The scam entails residents receiving text messages claiming to be official speeding violation notices.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 8, 2026

PHOTOS: Legacy Events for Education’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff 2026

The community tested its spice levels in the Legacy Events for Education’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff Saturday, Feb. 7.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
February 7, 2026

FAMILIAR FACES: Jim Crescitelli is West Orange's history buff

Crescitelli, director of education with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, has long had a fascination with documenting history.

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Leticia Silva
February 6, 2026

Play Street Museum opens in Winter Garden

The children's museum now is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, located at 12107 Stoneybrook West Pkwy., Suite 104, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
February 6, 2026

Doxology to move to Plant Street

Doxology, currently located at 49 S. Main St., Winter Garden, will move to 16 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
February 6, 2026

Harlow Grove Restaurant & Bar set to open in March in Winter Garden

The spot will be located at 186 S. Main St., Winter Garden.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 6, 2026

Oakland Nature Preserve cancels Blue Hike Paddle Trip

The paddle tour Saturday, Feb. 7, is cancelled.

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Michael Eng
February 6, 2026

Oakland Hills home tops Winter Garden home sales from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1

The home at 15210 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, sold Jan. 30, for $1,725,000.

West Orange Times & Observer
Real Estate

Michael Eng
February 5, 2026

Central Florida Chili Cookoff heats up this weekend

This year’s event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Hamlin Green Space, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Leticia Silva
February 4, 2026

Two Bridges Pub & Eatery closes unexpectedly

The spot located at 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden, opened for the last time Tuesday, Feb. 3, and unexpectedly closed its doors.

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News

Leticia Silva
February 4, 2026

Orange County Mayor debates suing federal government

Jerry Demings said the federal government is putting a burden on local governments by failing to adequately compensate them for costs associated with housing ICE detainees.

Southwest Orange
News

Megan Bruinsma
February 4, 2026

The City of Ocoee opens its 21st Annual Black History Month Essay Contest

The essay contest is open to fifth-grade students at schools in Ocoee.

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