West Orange Times & Observer | Orange Observer

Orange Observer | West Orange Times & Observer

Danielle Hendrix
November 24, 2017

West Orange High SGA creates 200 superhero capes for kids

West Orange High’s Student Government Association recently created about 200 superhero capes out of T-shirts for the kids at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 21, 2017

Giving, receiving thanks

There are a number of places to get a meal or help out during the Thanksgiving holiday.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Gabby Baquero
November 20, 2017

Orange County OKs medical marijuana shops

Despite disagreement with the state law establishing how dispensaries may be regulated, Orange County unanimously passed its ordinance.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
November 20, 2017

Orange County: Proposed seaplane base on Lake Apopka incompatible with residential area

Planning and Zoning commissioners are not wholly against the idea but agree the residential area is unsuitable for a seaplane base.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 20, 2017

Obituary: L. Dwight Scroggins

Mr. Scroggins, 78, of Ocoee, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

West Orange Times & Observer
Obituaries

Gabby Baquero
November 20, 2017

Investigation clears Ocoee officer of wrongdoing in dog shooting

The findings concluded Ocoee police officer Steven Bertrand did not violate department policy.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
November 20, 2017

COPS CORNER 10.31.17

One woman tried to disguise herself after taking off with an unpaid sub sandwich and a man decided to take a quick nap in the middle of the road.

West Orange Times & Observer
Cops Corner

Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2017

BLACK TIE: Matthew’s Hope 4th Annual Harvest of Hope Garden Party

The dinner party encouraged guests to deck out their tables — and themselves — all while supporting and raising funds for Matthew’s Hope.

Black Tie

Danielle Hendrix
November 18, 2017

BLACK TIE: New Beginnings Central Florida’s Dancing Under the Stars Gala

The organization’s annual gala is its biggest fundraiser and helps further its mission of providing resources to the homeless in Central Florida.

Black Tie

Brittany Gaines
November 17, 2017

A modern take on “Little Women”

Winter Garden resident, Laura Schaefer, recently published “Littler Women: A Modern Retelling”

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Danielle Hendrix
November 17, 2017

West Orange High lockdown lifted, no weapon found

Orange County Public Schools said West Orange High was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a threatening note was found in a campus bathroom.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

Winter Garden police retire K-9 Officer

The Winter Garden Police Department officially retired its 7-year-old K-9 officer Kimber after he was diagnosed with a medical condition.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Gabby Baquero
November 15, 2017

Ocoee reinstates police officer fired over racial slur

City Manager Robert Frank reversed the department’s decision to fire William Wagner.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 15, 2017

Calendar for the week of Nov. 16, 2017

See what's happening in West Orange County this week

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 15, 2017

Cardinal Day takes flight at Ocoee Elementary School

Students recognized the school’s history and traditions in a festive day full of events.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

« 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 »