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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

June 19, 2025

New sushi restaurant coming to Horizon West

Sushi Kandhi will open in the new Shoppes at Lakeview.

June 13, 2025

A new Tj Maxx is coming to Hamlin

Construction for the new store has began.

June 12, 2025

Windermere residents open their 14th Ace Hardware

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce officially cut the ribbon on Toole’s Ace Hardware of Windermere Monday, June 9.

June 11, 2025

Agave Bandido opens in Hamlin

The Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar brings over-the-top decor and new drink and food items.

PHOTOS: Hamlin Hoedown 2025

Horizon West residents saddled up for some sunshine and cowboy-themed fun at the 2025 Hamlin Hoedown, held Saturday, May 24, at the Hamlin Green Space.