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Cops Corner

March 11, 2025

Observer, Foundation partner for podcast

Called “Between Faith and Reason,” this podcast is a platform designed to enhance, challenge and inspire your journey as individuals, with your families and in your community.

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.

November 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Hope Church honors military, first responders at Hero Day event

The Winter Garden church welcomed and honored military personnel and first responders during its Hero Day celebration event and service.

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.

July 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s police department vs. parks and rec basketball game

With the help of the Orlando Magic and GROW Healthy Kids, the two city departments faced off in a game for Ocoee department superiority while giving away free basketballs to those in attendance.

March 27, 2024

Recent retirees reflect on Ocoee police career

Three senior members of the Ocoee Police Department have retired in the last year, chalking up a total of 76 years of law-enforcement experience in the city.

Business

April 24, 2025

Online butcher shop based in Winter Garden launches hand-delivery service

Carnez, a craft butchery, will have a hand-delivery service for Winter Garden, Clermont, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Winter Park and the greater Orlando area.

April 15, 2025

Crooked Can to host groundbreaking ceremony for new Minneola brewery, headquarters

The company will celebrate its new project Tuesday, April 15.

April 15, 2025

Dash Sports opened second location in Winter Garden

The woman-owned specialty running and walking shoe store opened April 10.

April 7, 2025

Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel dies

Mr. Siegel launched his company in 1982 from his garage. He died Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Your Town

April 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee hosts annual Easter Eggstravaganza

Ocoee’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza event was once again a hit with fun and games for the whole family and plenty of egg hunts for the little ones.

April 9, 2025

Latest podcast episode features former Duke, WBNA star

April 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Spring Fever blossoms in downtown Winter Garden

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society, in conjunction with the city of Winter Garden, presented its two-day spring festival to thousands of guests.