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  • By Tim Freed |
  • April 5, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Winter Park High School band director accused of recording sex acts with underage student

Christopher Michael Blackmer was arrested by officers early on Friday, April 5, and has been charged with sexual performance by a child: possession of child pornography.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • May 2, 2019
Your weekend's best bets

Do you have plans for the weekend yet? Check out these "Best Bets" events!

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • December 15, 2017
County addresses development pressure in rural Lake Mabel

Policy recommendations were drafted following a years-long study of four rural residential enclaves, including the Lake Mabel community near Horizon West.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • January 18, 2018
Windermere OKs demolition for future parking lot

The town plans to demo two structures on Forest Street. The property will be used to construct a parking lot.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • February 13, 2018
Recruiting: West Orange sophomore Nemea Hall earns offer from UCF | Observer Preps

The offer from the nearby UCF Knights is likely the first of many for the running back from Winter Garden.

  • Sports
  • By Gabby Baquero |
  • February 14, 2018
Proposed 18.25-acre commercial project in Winter Garden receives initial approval

The Winter Garden City Commission gave preliminary approval for a rezoning associated with a future commercial project on West Colonial Drive.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • May 11, 2018
Commission approves WGPD roof replacements, new generator

Winter Garden city commissioners awarded a contract for roof replacements at the Winter Garden Police Department.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • November 2, 2023
Universal breaks ground on affordable housing project

Catchlight Crossings, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing solution, features 1,000 affordable apartment homes, on-site amenities and services, retail and play areas, and more.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Debra Garcia |
  • May 13, 2025
Dr. Phillips Center honors young performers at Disney musicals in schools

Elementary students show 6 months of work in 17-week residency

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 15, 2024
West, Southwest Orange's high school football schedule for playoffs games

Here's everything you need to know from each game of the FHSAA and SSAA high school football playoffs in West, Southwest Orange County.

  • Sports
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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • November 8, 2024
Dr. Phillips football rolls East Ridge, ready for playoff run

In their final regular-season game of 2024, the Panthers won 47-0 and are ready to make a deep playoff run.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • October 11, 2024
Westly’s Mile kicks off at Tildenville Elementary School

Westly’s Mile is a walking and running club designed to give elementary students in West Orange County a foundation of healthy habits.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 8, 2025
Brookstone home tops Ocoee sales from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

The home at 1813 Slough Court, Ocoee, sold Sept. 30, for $700,000.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • Real Estate
  • By Justice Covert |
  • March 18, 2026
Could more houses be constructed in Southwest Orange?

Orange County staff held a community meeting to discuss the rezoning request to construct 51 homes at 1955 S. Apopka-Vineland Road.

  • Southwest Orange
  • News
  • By Josh Garrick |
  • January 28, 2016
Josh Garrick: Culture for Your Calendar

Guests travel from the farm to the land of Oz to explore Munchkinland, the Witch’s Castle and the Emerald City before heading back home.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Josh Garrick |
  • December 31, 2014
Josh Garrick: Culture for Your Calendar

Pushing the boundaries of the mysterious and irrational, we may visit the exhibit through Feb. 22.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2025
2025 education summer camps in Central Florida

Check out the education camps available in Winter Garden, Windermere, Horizon West, Ocoee, Oakland, Dr. Phillips and beyond.

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  • By Megan Stokes |
  • August 19, 2010
Races on the ballot

Maitland and Winter Park residents will cast votes on Tuesday for the 2010 primary election.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Letters to the editor

When are we going to tell the federal government that we don’t want to send them filet mignon in the form of income taxation and then compete for rendered pork?

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Calendar and Family Calendar

Popcorn Flicks in Central Park is featuring “Rocky” from 7-9 p.m. July 14.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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