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FORECAST 2026: Spiritual awakening | West Orange Times & Observer

FORECAST 2026: Spiritual awakening | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — According to a September 2025 study, adults in the Gen Z population are attending church more regularly than Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers. And one West Orange resident, evangelist Chris Mikkelson, has committed his life to shepherding this return to faith.

FORECAST 2026: The fight for free thought | West Orange Times & Observer

FORECAST 2026: The fight for free thought | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — How Horizon High School teacher William Loggans became the poster child for independent thought in public education.

Peace on Earth: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Opera Orlando partner for 'All is Calm' perfor...

Peace on Earth: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Opera Orlando partner for 'All is Calm' perfor...

Orange Observer — The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Opera Orlando will present "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914," in December.

PHOTOS: Charlie Kirk vigil in Winter Garden | West Orange Times & Observer

PHOTOS: Charlie Kirk vigil in Winter Garden | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — Thousands of West Orange residents attended the vigil, held Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall.

Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025...

Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025...

Orange Observer — At the same time, the number of Orange County students taking advantage of the voucher program is estimated to increase by 5,154.

Foundation Academy President Dave Buckles leaves the Lions' den | West Orange Times & Observer

Foundation Academy President Dave Buckles leaves the Lions' den | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — After stepping down as president of Foundation Academy, Dave Buckles is using the lessons he learned to help schools across the country with his company, Paradox Consultants.

OBSERVED: This is what it's like to be in a dunk tank | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: This is what it's like to be in a dunk tank | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — You never quite get used to the bottom literally falling out beneath you.

Amesty: Criminal charges are "clear religious prosecution and a further personal political attack...

Amesty: Criminal charges are "clear religious prosecution and a further personal political attack...

Orange Observer — Through her attorney, Florida state Rep. Carolina Amesty sent a letter to Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Mike Lee.

Horizon West family loses house in fire | West Orange Times & Observer

Horizon West family loses house in fire | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — A faulty espresso pod machine caught fire and destroyed the home at 6814 Duncaster St. in the Lakes of Windermere community.

Conflict intensifies between Orange supervisor of elections, county | West Orange Times & Observe...

Conflict intensifies between Orange supervisor of elections, county | West Orange Times & Observe...

Orange Observer — Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond said Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean has misused funds. Gilzean maintains his innocence.

Inside the OCPS teachers health insurance impasse | West Orange Times & Observer

Inside the OCPS teachers health insurance impasse | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — There have been lots of numbers publicized regarding the proposed increase in health insurance costs for Orange County teachers. Here are the facts.

'This is devastating': Family pleads for information after U.S. Army veteran killed in Ocoee | We...

'This is devastating': Family pleads for information after U.S. Army veteran killed in Ocoee | We...

Orange Observer — Gregory C. Reed, 60, was shot multiple times Thursday, Nov. 9, at a gas station in Ocoee.

OBSERVED: The days are long, but the years, they're oh-so short | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: The days are long, but the years, they're oh-so short | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — Sometime between his 14th and 15th birthday, Lyric changed from looking like that baby boy at Bayfront Medical to the handsome young man he is becoming.

A parent's guide to Florida's voucher program | West Orange Times & Observer

A parent's guide to Florida's voucher program | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — Gov. Ron DeSantis in March signed HB 1, which expands the state's school choice program.

OBSERVED: Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Oakland | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Oakland | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — The Guinness world record-holder as the most recorded jazz upright bassist in history is coming to West Orange. And it's all through Joseph McMullen's amazing HAPCO Music Foundation.

Ollie Sauls: Bigger than his body | West Orange Times & Observer

Ollie Sauls: Bigger than his body | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — He was born sleeping. Since then, his parents, Britni and Zach Sauls, have blessed other families in his honor.

OBSERVED: We said, 'Never forget.' Time to mean it. | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: We said, 'Never forget.' Time to mean it. | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — On this, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, take the time to be authentic and honest about what happened that day.

OBSERVED: Do you really want to #StopAsianHate? | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: Do you really want to #StopAsianHate? | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — For the first time in my life, people are paying attention to the plight of Asian Americans. I believe that's a good thing. But the conversation needs to be redirected.

Lines in the sand trap | West Orange Times & Observer

Lines in the sand trap | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — Even after Orange County denied a transfer of development rights, Windermere Club owner Bryan DeCunha maintains the only possible outcome for the shuttered course is development. The residents' response: "Hell no, we won't go."

OBSERVED: Baby girl restores my faith in miracles | West Orange Times & Observer

OBSERVED: Baby girl restores my faith in miracles | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — Calliope Quinn Eng was born at 8:37 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. Ten-and-one-half weeks premature, she weighed 2 pounds, 12 ounces and was 15 inches long.

This Old House | West Orange Times & Observer

This Old House | West Orange Times & Observer

Orange Observer — This Old House

9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day | Your Observer

9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day | Your Observer

Observer Media Group — Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.