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Orange Observer | West Orange Times & Observer

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  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 8, 2024
Orange County Library System branches close ahead of Hurricane Milton

The branches will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, and plan to reopen Friday, Oct. 11, for normal business hours, conditions permitting.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 7, 2024
Orange County shelters open Tuesday, Oct. 8

Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, Orange County will open its shelters tomorrow.

  • Hurricane
  • By Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2024
PHOTOS: Matthew’s Hope’s Roaring Twenties 2024

The Roaring Twenties took place 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 7, 2024
OCPS schools closed Wednesday, Thursday

All after-school activities except after-school childcare will be canceled beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 7, 2024
Seminole attire on display at heritage museum

Experience the Native American culture through design and meet several members of the Seminole Tribe.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 7, 2024
Duke Energy prepares for more than 1 million power outages

The power company has mobilized about 10,000 resources ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival this week.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 6, 2024
PHOTOS: Windermere 5K/10K Run Among the Lakes

Hundreds of runners and walkers spent their Saturday morning winding their way through the dirt streets of Windermere.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 6, 2024
OCPS to make closure decision Monday, Oct. 7

If you haven’t already, you may opt in to receive OCPS’ text messages for important updates. Text “Y” or “Yes” to 68453.

  • Hurricane
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 6, 2024
Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of Milton

Orange County, Winter Garden, Ocoee and Oakland all will have bags available.

  • Hurricane
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 6, 2024
Duke Energy: Prepare for extended outages from Milton

The power company is preparing for response after anticipated Hurricane Milton makes landfall.

  • Hurricane
    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 5, 2024
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital coming to Ocoee

The 40,000-square-foot hospital should welcome its first patients in November.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 4, 2024
4 Rivers Smokehouse now open on Sundays in Winter Garden

The popular barbecue chain began to open on Sundays at select Florida locations starting Sept. 22.

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    By
  • Annabelle Sikes
  • October 4, 2024
Special Hearts Farm educator receives grant for teaching program

The $2,000 grant from Voya Financial's Unsung Heroes program has been awarded to Kathy Meena, a teacher at a Winter Garden ESE Transition School.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 4, 2024
Waterside at Johns Lake home tops Winter Garden sales from Sept. 23 to 29

The home at 16844 Broadwater Ave., Winter Garden, sold Sept. 23, for $1,350,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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    By
  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • October 3, 2024
Young Star Musical Theatre offers space for Garden Theatre’s ‘Little Mermaid’

The closure of the downtown Winter Garden theater has left young performers without a space for their upcoming production.

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