West Orange Times & Observer | Orange Observer

Orange Observer | West Orange Times & Observer

Michael Eng
January 2, 2024

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies welcomes first baby of 2024

West Orange residents Justin and Ana Jacinto welcomed baby boy Milo Philip into the world at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

West Orange Times & Observer
Your Town

Annabelle Sikes
January 2, 2024

The Peach Cobbler Factory now open in Winter Garden

The highly anticipated business celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 30.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 31, 2023

Surviving the Holocaust

Winter Garden resident Peggy Duveen was a toddler living in Amsterdam when she and her mother were assigned concentration camp prison numbers and were close to being sent to Auschwitz, but their lives were spared during liberation in spring 1945.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 28, 2023

Victims testify against Rudy Nunez

The man convicted of sexual battery acts committed in April 2022 at the West Orange Cinema was sentenced to 100 years in prison.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 22, 2023

Trailblazer: Why Dr. Phillips QB Olivia Cadiz’s All-American honor is just the start

Olivia Cadiz has been selected to the inaugural class of All-Americana to play in the U.S. Army Bowl flag football game in Dallas.

Sports
High Schools

Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2023

Due process, charter violation accusations dominate discussion in Winter Garden

The Winter Garden City Commission will proceed with a forfeiture hearing against Commissioner Ron Mueller.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 21, 2023

Intersection of Tomyn Boulevard and Warrior Road now a four-way stop

The city of Winter Garden assisted the city of Ocoee by installing recently stop signs and stop bars at the intersection.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 21, 2023

Fantastic 15: Meet West Orange, Southwest Orange County's top girls basketball players for 23-24

Basketball season is in high gear, so catch up on some of the area’s top girls basketball players for the season.

Sports
High Schools

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 21, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 20, 2023

Oakland resolves postbox issues

One resident has taken on the U.S. Postal Service to get answers regarding mail service in the town, and her persistence paid off.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
December 20, 2023

Athlete of the Week: Finlay Prain, West Orange boys soccer

West Orange’s Finlay Prain is the Warriors’ main creative force and he’s capping off his high school career in memorable fashion.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Annabelle Sikes
December 18, 2023

Ispirazione Italian Sandwiches now open in Ocoee

The sandwich shop uses freshly crafted Tigelle bread as the canvas for a multitude of sweet and savory bites from Italy.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 18, 2023

Holiday concert at Lifebridge Church

“Spirit of the Season Live!” will bring five musical groups together on one stage.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
December 18, 2023

Sizzlin' Greens coming to Winter Garden

The quick-service restaurant will pair organic, locally-sourced produce with premium, freshly-grilled proteins for healthy and delicious meals.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
December 18, 2023

Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles to retire in January

Cowles was elected to the service role in 1996.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

« 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 »