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By Amy Quesinberry Price |
June 7, 2017

Media center dedicated to educator

The town of Oakland and Oakland Avenue Charter School unveiled a plaque that pays tribute to Francine Postell, a lifelong town resident and 21-year teacher in Ocoee.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Troy Herring |
May 4, 2018

UCF baseball celebrates the life of Joe Skinner

After dying in 2016 from cancer, former Bishop Moore Hornet Joe Skinner was remembered by University of Central Florida’s baseball team.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
Sports

By Annabelle Sikes |
June 6, 2024

AdventHealth Winter Garden unveils $145 million expansion

The extension will add three floors to the hospital’s patient tower and bring additional women’s services to West Orange County.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Annabelle Sikes |
May 27, 2023

Tenants losing apartments in Horizon West

Cortland Independence is undergoing renovations, leaving many residents scrambling to find new homes in the rocketing rent market.

Southwest Orange
News

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
January 18, 2017

Cooking skills spared WWII vet from death

World War II veteran Frank East is using his GI Bill of Rights to buy a home, and friends are trying to raise $3,000 at a Jan. 31 fundraiser for the closing costs. He currently is battling Stage 4 lymphoma.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

By Gabby Baquero |
January 13, 2017

The violin lady: street musician delights locals with classical music

A free-spirited street musician from Ocoee, who makes her living playing her violin in downtown Winter Garden, shares her story.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

By Sarah Wilson |
September 17, 2015

Maitland faces increase in burglaries

Residents in one Maitland condominium complex are concerned about an increasing crime trend in their community as burglary reports rise.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
News

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
August 10, 2022

Dr. Phillips film director, producer remembers Nichelle Nichols

Todd Thompson of Southwest Orlando and the actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura on the “Star Trek” TV series worked together on a feature documentary about the star and the remaking of NASA.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Danielle Hendrix |
December 2, 2020

Children's ranch to host holiday-picnic fundraiser

Edgewood Children’s Ranch staff and ranchers are gearing up for a holiday-themed picnic and silent-auction fundraiser.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Annabelle Sikes |
July 13, 2024

Will new Florida law reduce street racing?

Residents hope a new Florida law pertaining to harsher and swifter consequences for street racing will serve as a deterrent for offenders in Horizon West and beyond.

Southwest Orange
News

By Andrea Mujica |
July 13, 2023

BANGERS & SMASH: Picking up pickleball

Last year, pickleball was crowned the fastest-growing sport in the United States. I’d never played before. Until now.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

By Danielle Hendrix |
February 4, 2020

Easy come, easy flow: Baldwin Park resident hosts weekly yoga classes

Baldwin Park resident Rosa Mu teaches donation-based yoga classes weekly on Lake Baldwin to bring the community together and support The Lifeboat Project.

Baldwin Park Living

By Annabelle Sikes |
March 9, 2023

Avalon Road housing project sparks concern

Sutton Grande and Sutton Lakes would add single-family homes, apartments and commercial space to the area.

Southwest Orange
News

By Danielle Hendrix |
December 1, 2017

College Park native talks creation of, fundraising for cancer foundation

After being diagnosed with — and surviving — pediatric cancer, College Park native Ben Watson, now 21, has made it his mission to help families also impacted by it.