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Liz Ramos
August 27, 2025

Former Ocoee police chief sues city

Saima Plasencia, who was terminated in 2023, is suing the city for discrimination and retaliation after dismissal.

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News

Michael Eng
August 27, 2025

Wynwood home tops Ocoee sales from Aug. 18 to 25

The home at 3338 Wynwood Forest Drive, Ocoee, sold Aug. 20, for $534,990.

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Real Estate

Michael Eng
August 26, 2025

Win tickets to Chris Brown, Andrea Bocelli

You can score tickets to two of the hottest upcoming shows and support the Winter Garden Art Association and SOBO Art Gallery at the same time.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Michael Eng
August 26, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Windermere High Fall Bash set for Sept. 17

Attendees will enjoy drinks, food, music and a silent auction — all to raise funds for faculty and club grants for the school.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Leticia Silva
August 26, 2025

Friday Night Sights: P.A. announcers

West Orange and Southwest Orange football fans are lucky to have talented announcers narrating all the on-field action.

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Michael Eng
August 26, 2025

West Lake Hancock Estates home tops Horizon West sales from Aug. 18 to 25

The home at 7388 John Hancock Drive, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 20, for $1,999,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

Leticia Silva
August 25, 2025

Ocoee's food truck battle

The city is hosting a food truck battle from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at 125 N. Lakeshore Center, Ocoee.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 23, 2025

Historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden closes

After opening for business nearly a century ago, the Plant Street bed-and-breakfast has closed its doors and will be sold.

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Leticia Silva
August 23, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Oakland's block party

The town’s block party will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center, 126 Petris Ave., Oakland.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Leticia Silva
August 23, 2025

Roots and Memories: Celebrating Día de los Muertos

Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center is hosting a celebration of Mexican culture from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at 126 Petris Ave., Oakland.