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Mission complete: Two locals raise awareness about veteran suicide rates

An Air Force veteran and Marine Corps veteran each completed challenges in July to spread awareness about veteran suicide rates.

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Arts & Entertainment

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SOBO Art Gallery to host opening reception for new exhibition
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  • July 30, 2026
ONP calls for residents to participate in pollinator census
  • July 30, 2026
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Cops Corner

  • July 24, 2026
Windermere PD joins Ocoee PD, Orange County Fire for joint training exercise

The exercise was designed to ensure children and the community's safety in the event of an active shooter incident.

  • April 1, 2026
GOTCHA!

Longtime readers of the West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer and OrangeObserver.com know our company has a tradition of having a little fun on April Fools’ Day.

  • 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.

Business

  • August 3, 2026
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Horizon West to open in September

The studio will be located at 8810 Seidel Road, Winter Garden.

  • July 30, 2026
Degree Wellness to open in Horizon West

The self-care and full-body recovery studio is expected to open in October at 7159 Avalon Road, Suite 113.

  • July 2, 2026
Ravah Culinary Emporium is coming to Horizon West

The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with global influences.

  • June 24, 2026
Jeff's Bagel Run is coming to Hamlin

The Hamlin location will be the local bakery's 13th location in Central Florida.

Schools

  • August 7, 2026
New assistant principal announced at Ocoee High School

Felicia Smith is bringing more than 25 years of experience to Knight Nation.

  • August 6, 2026
Plant Street Academy partners with Orlando Ballet Community Enrichment
  • August 5, 2026
Contract bargaining continues between OCPS, teachers union
  • August 4, 2026
West Orange High assistant principal nominated for OCPS Assistant Principal of the Year
  • August 4, 2026
Southwest Orlando Young Life, Foxtail Coffee to host ‘First Bell’ events for new school year

Sports

  • August 7, 2026
Ocoee High wrestling coaches earn coach of the year awards

Boys wrestling head coach Robb Karbowsky and girls head coach Pernell Croskey were given the awards Thursday, Aug. 6.

  • August 7, 2026
Olympia High basketball alumnus signs with European professional team
  • August 7, 2026
West Orange High flag football team searching for student managers
  • August 5, 2026
Horizon High flag football player signs to Manhattan University
  • August 5, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Aiden Howard, Maxey Elementary

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  • June 9, 2026
Observer wins state awards for advertising, journalism

The West Orange Times & Observer and Southwest Orange Observer won 14 state awards at the 2026 Florida Media Conference.

  • April 29, 2026
Ocoee Police to serve up annual picnic
  • April 29, 2026
West Orange Junior Service League rides with annual Run of the Roses

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