Orange County residents have a new opportunity to harness the power of the sun and save money on energy costs with the recently launched Solar Switch program. This initiative, created…
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Rural Settlement RV Park Gets Board Approval; Questions Remain On Wastewater
Orange County Commissioners granted a special-exception approval for the Rex Grove RV Park. The decision came with significant modifications and a list of stringent conditions, along with further approvals needed…
Horizon West 2024 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Complete List
Many businesses throughout Horizon West are offering discounts to celebrate Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. We’ve compiled a list of both local businesses and other national brand…
Now Open: Manzzo Italian Restaurant At Lakeside Village
Horizon West welcomes a new culinary gem with the opening of Manzzo Italian Restaurant, located in Lakeside Village. This establishment provides an authentic Italian dining experience, blending traditional flavors with…
Anytime Fitness Adding Second Location Soon In Horizon West
A second location for Anytime Fitness is coming soon to Horizon West! Residents have long been vocal about the need for an additional gym, citing the distance for many in…
How to Blur Out Your House on Google Street View to Protect Against Scams
In today’s digital age, privacy is critical—especially with the rise of scams exploiting publicly available information. A recent scam involves fraudsters sending threatening messages claiming they “know where you live,”…
Horizon West Library Breaks Ground At Regional Park
Construction has officially started on the new Orange County Horizon West Library at the Horizon West Regional Park. Located along Hamlin Groves Trail, just north of Hamlin, the state-of-the-art facility…
RV Park Appeal Hearing Set For Nov 19
The hearing to appeal the denial of a 249-site RV park is set for November 19 before the Board of County Commissioners. Developers had requested to build the large RV…
Toasted Restaurant Closes Windermere Location
The Windermere location for Toasted has closed. Situated in the Westside Shoppes, the restaurant offered crafted grilled cheese and burgers. In a statement posted online, the restaurant said: Unfortunately, the…
Special Hearts Farm Approved For Expansion In Rural Settlement
Prior to the election, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the expansion of Special Hearts Farm in the Avalon Rural Settlement. The controversial proposal brought concerns about setting a…
Political Campaign Recycling Available At Dropoff Locations
Orange County residents have the opportunity to recycle their campaign signs rather than throwing them in the trash. In partnership with the City of Winter Park, the City of Orlando,…
Popular Winter Park Korean Chicken Restaurant Now Open In Windermere Village
The popular Winter Park restaurant Chi-Kin has expanded to Horizon West, with their second location now open. The restaurant occupies the former Burger Fi location in Windermere Village, next to…
Nicole Wilson Wins Re-Election; Rural Boundary Protections Pass
In a closely watched race that had a 2 vote difference during the primary, incumbent Nicole Wilson secured re-election to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners for District 1,…
Horizon West Library To Break Ground November 13
The Horizon West community is set to witness a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its new library on November 13, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility, located within the Horizon West…
Development Pause Proposed For Reams Road Area Due To Flooding
Commissioner Wilson has requested the Board of County Commissioners to explore a pause in development along Reams Road due to ongoing flooding. To secure a pause in development, the Board…
Eco-Friendly Pumpkin Disposal With O-Town Compost
Pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns bring seasonal charm to our homes, but once they’re past their prime, they can still contribute to the environment through O-Town Compost’s unique composting service. Instead of…
Early Voting Now Available; Wait Time Map & More Locations Added Due To Demand
Amid record turnout during Early Voting, Orange County is taking steps to empower voters and enhance access. A new interactive wait time map at ocfelections.com/ev, showing estimate wait times at…
Voter Guide To Orange County’s 2024 Charter Amendments: What Each Vote Means
As Orange County residents prepare to vote on the 2024 Charter Amendments, understanding each amendment’s potential impact is essential. These ten amendments cover a range of critical issues, from affordable…
New Hamlin Plaza to Offer Wellness, Fitness, Pizza, and Smoothie Options
A new plaza along Hamlin Groves Trail has local residents wondering about the new businesses coming to Hamlin. The new development will bring a diverse mix of businesses catering to…
Voters To Decide On New Protections For Rural Lands In Charter Amendment #9
Voters in Horizon West and throughout Orange County have the decision to increase development protections on rural lands throughout the county. County Charter Amendment #9 will establish a rural boundary,…
