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By Michael Eng |
November 4, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee High band performs at 2023 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA

All public school marching bands from West Orange and Southwest Orange showcased their 2023 field shows at the event.

Observer School Zone

By Debra Garcia |
May 27, 2025

Four faculty members from Whispering Oak Elementary have retired

Staff thanked them for "years of love."

Observer School Zone

By Michael Eng |
July 10, 2025

Make your own earrings at the Winter Garden Branch Library

This class takes place at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

By 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

By Sam Albuquerque |
September 1, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange football handles Wekiva at home, 32-14

Photos from an all-around performance from the Warriors win over the Mustangs of Wekiva High, courtesy of Thomas Lightbody | TK Photography.

Sports
Game Film

By Liz Ramos |
October 9, 2025

American Legion Post 63 to host Adopt-A-Highway clean-up

JROTC programs are invited to participate in the event 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, on West Colonial Drive.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Megan Bruinsma |
March 26, 2026

West Orange boys soccer players all-star selection

The Warriors Lucca Dasilva and Rafael Tomirrotte were selected for their accomplishments.

Sports
High Schools

By Chris Martucci |
March 10, 2022

Don't Miss the Fun: Local couple finds YouTube success covering theme parks

Husband and wife duo Rick and Nikki Cochrane are the masterminds behind Rix Flix.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Gabby Baquero |
November 14, 2018

Dragonfly Studio 129 in Ocoee to host monthly cabaret series

Dragonfly Studio 129 offers a space for budding theater artists to hone their craft. The Ocoee studio kicks off its cabaret series Friday.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Danielle Hendrix |
October 4, 2018

Winter Garden resident prints 3D, prosthetic limbs for children

Winter Garden resident Barry Maxwell only started using 3D printers last year but has had a hand in helping change lives by printing and giving prosthetic limbs to those in need.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Observer Staff |
August 20, 2024

Orange County Commission District 1 race too close to call

After all the ballots were tallied, just five votes separated Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and challenger Austin Arthur. The Orange County Supervisor of Elections will perform a recount.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Chris Jepson |
February 9, 2011

Perspectives

Was I the only one who thought it perverse (ironic, too) that six people died and 18 were wounded at their local Tucson Safeway? Shopping the safe way?