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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 16, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Cosme, Whispering Oak Elementary School

Kimberly Cosme is the school secretary at Whispering Oak Elementary School.

  • Observer School Zone
  • Influencer
  • By Leticia Silva |
  • March 24, 2026
Rising fuel costs worry local nonprofits

The war in Iran has inflicted financial insecurity on many families in the U.S., but it also has impacted the organizations who serve those families.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • By Eric Gutierrez |
  • October 23, 2019
HEALTH MATTERS: Vaping-related illnesses, deaths continue to rise nationwide

A rise in vaping-related illnesses and deaths has sparked investigation into the smoking alternative. But vaping products date back to the early 2000s, so why the sudden increase in danger?

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2024
Communities pick up the pieces following Milton

Hurricane Milton tore across Orange County in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10, and caused damage in every community in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • August 9, 2023
Signature Lakes home tops Horizon West sales from July 22 to 28

The home at 7177 Wild Blackberry Trail, Winter Garden, sold July 31, for $2,392,500.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Megan Stokes |
  • December 1, 2010
A waiting game

Homeowners are reaching out for help instead of defaulting on homes

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 22, 2023
Deer Island home sells for $1,725,000

The home at 17716 Deer Isle Circle topped all Winter Garden sales from March 10-17.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Sarah Wilson |
  • November 24, 2016
Fiddler's Green celebrates 20 years in Winter Park

Irish pub Fiddler's Green recently celebrated two decades in Winter Park. Owner Donal O’Brien said it’s the people – both its customers and staff – who have defined the pub’s 20-year existence.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Steven Ryzewski |
  • June 25, 2015
Olympia grad, knuckleballer James Holle embarks on next phase of career

Olympia grad, knuckleballer James Holle embarks on next phase of career

  • Sports
  • By Louis Roney |
  • October 1, 2014
Louis Roney: The days dwindle down

I say, “I think about what needs to be done. I think about what I can get done today, and I get busy doing it.” What’s so unusual about that? After all, “today” is the only day any of us can do anything!

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Opinion
  • By Jarleene Almenas |
  • February 16, 2017
Baldwin Park Girl Scout delivers donations to Haiti

Baldwin Park Girl Scout Kelsey Chico spent her winter break donating 9,500 items to Hurricane Matthew victims in Haiti.

  • Winter Park - Maitland Observer
  • Neighborhood
  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • July 25, 2018
Girls start homeless charity

Two Windermere students, Claire O'Mally and Carmella Duell, have formed CC Charities and are raising funds and collecting supplies so they can help as many homeless families as possible.

  • Southwest Orange
  • Neighborhood
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • January 17, 2018
BLACK TIE: First & Goal Gala to support Parramore Kidz Zone during Pro Bowl weekend

The First & Goal Gala is adding to the NFL’s Pro Bowl weekend in Central Florida with a premier event that also benefits the Parramore Kidz Zone.

  • Black Tie
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • April 17, 2024
Split-lot proposal meets opposition

Lake Avalon Rural Settlement residents spoke against a neighbor’s request to divide the lot at 5521 Beta Ave., Winter Garden, to allow for an additional home.

  • Southwest Orange
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  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • March 17, 2023
City moves horse farm discussion to April

The Winter Garden City Commission heard passionate input from residents and the applicant.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Annabelle Sikes |
  • May 25, 2022
Laptop fines shock OCPS parents, students

Orange County Public Schools students and parents are questioning the fines they received related to damage to district-issued laptops. Some say the damage came from regular, everyday use over several years.

  • West Orange Times & Observer
  • News
  • By Danielle Hendrix |
  • February 11, 2021
Winter Garden Commission Candidate Q&A: Mark Maciel, District 3

Mark Maciel is one of two candidates running for Winter Garden Commission District 3.

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  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • May 15, 2025
Windermere Prep boys track and field wins first district title in coach’s final season

After eight seasons coaching Windermere Prep’s track-and-field teams, Devin Bennett is set toleave for another job — but not before leading the program to a historic district championship.

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  • By Amy Quesinberry Price |
  • March 19, 2025
WOHS taking “Ragtime” to state thespian festival

West Orange High School’s theater troupe is in Tampa this week for the Florida Senior Thespian State Festival

  • Observer School Zone
  • News
  • By Sam Albuquerque |
  • July 30, 2025
Trio of West Orange alums thrive as Winter Garden Squeeze interns

With three of the Winter Garden Squeeze’s four interns being locals, the group was crucial in the team’s operations in 2025.

  • Sports
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