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By Troy Herring |
October 27, 2017

PHOTOS: Edgewater clinch district title in 28-25 win over Hagerty -- Observer Preps

A second half comeback has the Eagles flying into the playoffs.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
Sports

By Brittany Gaines |
November 2, 2017

California tattoo artist brings the Art of Loy Loy to West Orange

While living in California, tattoo artist Roy “Loy Loy” Leyva left his mark on celebrities, rock stars and pro athletes. Now living in West Orange, he hopes to one day open his own shop.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

By Troy Herring |
November 2, 2017

Edgewater goes from worst to first -- Observer Preps

In a turnaround season for the ages, the Eagles are flying high after sealing up a district title.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
Sports

By Tim Freed |
November 10, 2017

Winter Park war hero Richard Hall, Jr. served with the Tuskegee Airmen

The 93-year-old veteran fought in segregated skies during World War II.

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
News

By Isaac Babcock |
April 6, 2017

Chair-itable art

Mustard Seed finds artists willing to do odd things to furniture to auction it off for needy families

Winter Park - Maitland Observer
News

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
May 10, 2017

West Orange County’s homeschool pioneer is retiring

Ceil Humphreys was one of the first educators to bring the concept of homeschooling to southwest Orlando in 1997.

Southwest Orange
News

By Brittany Gaines |
May 16, 2017

Creative U art studio opens in Winter Garden

After operating an art studio in Louisiana, Karen McGowan opened Creative U last month in Winter Garden

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
February 15, 2024

This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 15, 2024

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

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Annabelle Sikes |
February 16, 2024

City designates Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood

Winter Garden commissioners passed the resolution with the help of community organization One Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Sam Albuquerque |
February 21, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Aida Bell, Horizon girls soccer

In her senior season, Aida Bell, a Centre College girls soccer signee, has continued to add to her already-special legacy at Horizon.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

By Sam Albuquerque |
January 18, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Shawn Coultoff, West Orange boys golf

Shawn Coultoff, a Florida State commit and No. 1 ranked 2025 boys golfer in the state, was lights out on the FSGA Junior tour and for West Orange High in 2023.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

By Michael Eng |
June 18, 2024

Windermere Isle home tops Horizon West sales from June 10 to 16

The home at 8361 Torcello Isle Drive, Windermere, sold June 10, for $1,150,000.

Southwest Orange
Real Estate

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
August 21, 2024

Crealdé donates lake exhibition to City Hall

Peter Schreyer, art director at Crealdé, has given ‘The Lake Project: A Documentary Exploring the Land and People of Lake Apopka’ to the city of Winter Garden.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Sam Albuquerque |
July 11, 2024

Ocoee High football star Joshua Guerrier on why he committed to Pitt

The Knights' three-star prospect talks about his choice to become a Panther over Iowa, Tennessee, Wake Forest and others.

Sports
High Schools

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
February 12, 2025

Fish kill likely attributed to weather

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is awaiting test results to find out what caused thousands of fish to die in Lake Apopka last week.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By S. Scott Boyd | Former Orange County commissioner |
April 30, 2024

MY VIEW: Your property rights may be changing

If you live in an unincorporated part of Orange County — meaning outside of the many cities and municipalities throughout the county — your property rights may be at stake.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

By Sam Albuquerque |
May 9, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Olivia Cadiz, Dr. Phillips flag football

In her final season at Dr. Phillips, QB Olivia Cadiz led the Panthers girls flag football team to its third district championship and an appearance in the Regional Finals.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

By Amy Quesinberry Price |
May 23, 2024

WOHS principal sworn in as attorney

Matt Turner has graduated from law school and passed the Florida Bar Exam, and he is accredited to practice law in the state of Florida.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

By Sam Albuquerque |
May 23, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: Windermere Prep

Observer Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque is taking you behind the scenes of your favorite high school football team during the 2024 spring session.

Sports
High Schools

By Sam Albuquerque |
May 23, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: Lake Buena Vista High