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Cops Corner

June 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Dr. P. Phillips YMCA hosts Summer Safety Splash

In partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the YMCA event was all about helping keep kids safe this summer.

March 21, 2025

Police searching for missing Horizon West teenager

D.J. Betancourt, a 14-year-old freshman at Horizon High, was last seen Wednesday evening leaving his Horizon West home wearing a black hoodie and light grey sweatpants.

December 30, 2024

'Seeds of Leadership,' Windermere Police Chief David Ogden releases devotional book

Written and designed for first responders, the 100-day devotional book combines scripture, leadership lessons and experiences from David Ogden’s lifetime of service into seeds of leadership and spiritual wellness.

October 7, 2024

67-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by SUV on Sand Lake Road

Early Monday morning, a 2010 Ford Escape struck and killed an elderly female pedestrian crossing Sand Lake Road not in marked crosswalk.

August 13, 2024

Shred-A-Thon is back Aug. 17 at Olympia High

The Orange County Sheriff's Office event, to help securely dispose of your sensitive documents, is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 10, 2024

Ocoee police search for two missing teens

The 13- and 15-year-old were reported missing from Ocoee Sunday, March 10.

Business

July 8, 2025

Windermere Brewing Company is celebrating its 3-year anniversary

From Friday, July 11, to Sunday, July 13, the Windermere Brewing Company will have special events to celebrate its accomplishment.

July 4, 2025

A new Chipotle is coming to Horizon West

The Chipotle is near the Flamingo Crossings and is expected to open on Tuesday, July 8.

July 3, 2025

10 West Orange County coffee shops to try

Observer Summer School Zone writer Kasey Bilodeau, a self-proclaimed professional coffee addict, shares where to get the best cup of joe in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

June 30, 2025

Keke's Breakfast spot is back in business

Keke's Breakfast Cafe reopened in Lakeside Village.

PHOTOS: Independence Firework Spectacular 2025

Red, white and blue fun was had by all at the ninth annual Independence community event.