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Arts & Entertainment

April 2, 2026

Woodlawn Memorial Park to host 70th annual Easter Sunrise Service

April 2, 2026

Crossline Community Church rolls with annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 2, 2026

Glad Tidings Church takes to the skies for Easter celebration

April 2, 2026

Ocoee Easter Eggstravaganza set for Saturday

April 2, 2026

Windermere to celebrate Easter with annual egg hunt

April 1, 2026

New exhibit at SOBO Art Gallery

Cops Corner

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.

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.

Business

February 19, 2026

Outback Steakhouse in Hamlin to open soon

The restaurant will host a grand opening at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.

February 19, 2026

Three Birds Café supporters plan demonstration

The demonstration is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, outside the cafe, 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

February 5, 2026

CFS Coffee is coming to Horizon West

The coffee shop will be opening at the new Shoppes at Lakeview Pointe.

December 5, 2025

Dunkin' set to re-open in Lake Buena Vista

The store is celebrating with a free giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 12236 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando.

March 29, 2026

PHOTOS: Hamlin Craft Beer Fest 2026

March 29, 2026

PHOTOS: Mayor Jim O'Brien Farewell Party

March 29, 2026

PHOTOS: St. Luke's Easter Hop

March 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Lake Buena Vista Relay for Life 2026

March 15, 2026

PHOTOS: Home State Brewing Company’s 2026 St. Paddy’s Party

March 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere High School Class of 2026 Field Day

March 8, 2026

PHOTOS: Horizon West Fest 2026

March 6, 2026

PHOTOS: Bridgewater Middle School’s 2026 Heritage Night

March 2, 2026

PHOTOS: Orange County Fire Rescue Station 32 ribbon cutting

February 28, 2026

Surviving cancer brought new life to Dr. Phillips teacher

Dr. Phillips High Exceptional Student Education and Learning Disability teacher Suzanne Scherfer overcame her battle with breast cancer by surrounding herself with community — and lots of laughter.