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  • By Isaac Babcock |
  • July 27, 2011
No tax hike in sight

Winter Park and Maitland don’t plan to increase property taxes in fiscal year 2012. On Monday, both cities’ boards set a tentative millage rate identical to last year’s.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Jenny Andreasson |
  • October 19, 2011
Maitland K-9 program makes a comeback

Criminals just paid to bring the K-9 program back to Maitland. The city will reinstate the program after a two-year hiatus using federal forfeiture funds.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • April 5, 2023
Horizon West Library details emerge

The newest branch of the Orange County Library System will be built in the Horizon West Regional Park and is scheduled to open in spring 2025.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • April 13, 2023
This week in history: April 13, 2023

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Reedy Creek legislation

DeSantis hosted a press conference Monday, Feb. 27, at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4, in Lake Buena Vista.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Business
  • By Andrea Mujica |
  • April 26, 2023
Ocoee to examine election language

The Ocoee City Commission called for a revision of the current City Charter during its Tuesday, April 18, meeting.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 25, 2022
FUMC preschool director Wendy Davis retiring

Lily Frets will become director of the FUMC Learning Center, and her assistant will take her place in the classroom.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 27, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: July 28, 2022

These are the people and events that shaped today's West Orange County.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • January 31, 2022
New Arbor Day tradition takes root in Windermere

The Windermere Tree Board hosted its Drive-Thru Tree Giveaway last weekend.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • January 14, 2016
SIDELINE SCENE: Former WOHS O.C. ready for next challenge as East River head coach

After three years leading the Warriors' offense to new heights, Collin Drafts accepted his first job as a head coach.

  • Sports
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 20, 2016
Encore Furniture downtown set to take final bow

Encore Furniture will be closing its Plant Street location at the end of the month.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Tim Freed |
  • February 4, 2016
Winter Park jumps on board traffic technology initiative

A new system could change traffic light timing as it counts cars, adapting to traffic to make rush hours more bearable in Winter Park.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • September 22, 2016
Defensive backs coach brings championship pedigree to Legacy -- Observer Preps

Former Louisiana State University safety and 2003 national champion Jim Rathmann has made a home for himself as the defensive backs coach at Legacy High this fall.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By JoAnn Derson |
  • October 13, 2016
Keep forgetting lunch at home? Trick yourself

Here's a handy tip for making sure lunch comes with you to work.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Chris Jepson |
  • June 30, 2016
Chris Jepson: On monetizing one's public service

Poor Marco Rubio. He’s young. He’s good looking. He’s Latino. He’s bilingual. He’s so very ambitious. Sigh, but he’s also poor.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • July 1, 2016
Ocoee considers once-per-week trash collection

The measure would allow the City of Ocoee to keep its collection rates from increasing.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
It's 'City of Homes,' not Graveyard of Homes

So far preserving Winter Park’s neighborhoods has been largely left up to the free market.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Brittany Gaines |
  • December 23, 2016
Ever wonder about Jazz music? Local musicians help help unravel the mysteries of Jazz.

The masters that host the weekly Jazz Jam sessions at Pilars Martini discuss this American art form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Arts + Culture
  • By Louis Roney |
  • December 29, 2016
Louis Roney: What's next?

My father used to tell me, “You make your own good luck.” I grew up believing that expecting something puts one on the track toward getting it.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Ciara Varone |
  • September 24, 2015
Park Avenue Fashion Week contest showcases new talent

Ciara Rodriguez is one of 10 finalists competing on Sept. 24 in Park Avenue Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer Competition.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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