MÖGE TEE is celebrating their Grand Opening on August 6 and 7 with in-store specials for everyone. All drinks at MÖGE TEE on Saturday and Sunday will be Buy One,…
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Breaking: Avalon Road at Porter Road Under Extreme Flooding
The intersection of Avalon Road at Porter Road is currently experiencing excessive flooding on the roadway. Drivers needing to travel through the area should seek alternate routes, as it’s uncertain…
122 Townhomes Proposed Along New Independence Parkway; Called Waterside at Hamlin
A new 122 townhome community is proposed along New Independence Parkway in Hamlin. Called Waterside at Hamlin, the community will be directly next to the Lakewalk at Hamlin apartment complex…
Grand Opening of New Hand & Stone Massage
Press Release provided by Hand & Stone Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the opening of its newest…
BCC Approves 2 New Developments For Horizon West; Silverleaf North Parcel B & Lake Dennis
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met during their normal meeting on July 26 and reviewed two requests located in Horizon West. Both items have been updated on the…
Stoplight At Avalon & New Independence To Activate August 2
A new stoplight at the intersection of Avalon Road and New Independence Parkway is scheduled to activate on August 2. The stoplight is currently powered-on and has been in yellow…
Orange County 2021 Annual Water Report Released
Orange County has released their annual water report, providing water quality details for residents that are served by Orange County Utilities. Orange County Utilities is a department of Orange County…
Six Horizon West Schools Have Crossing Guard Vacancies For Upcoming School Year
Six schools in Horizon West are facing Crossing Guard shortages going into the upcoming school year. There are a total of 11 positions that still need to be filled in…
BCC Approves New Traffic Measures In Horizon West; Stop Sign at Summerlake Groves & Seidel
Orange County recently approved several new traffic modifications for Horizon West. These changes are designed to improve safety for vehicles and pedestrians. Speed limit on Porter Road, from Summerlake Park…
FIREWORK ALERT: Magic Kingdom Adding 2nd Nightly Firework Show Through July 24
Magic Kingdom will be adding a second nightly fireworks show beginning July 14 and lasting through July 24. Nightly firework shows will now occur at 9:20pm and 11:00pm. Residents in…
Otus Coffee Company at Home State Brewery Now Open 5 Days A Week
Locally owned Otus Coffee Company has announced they are expanding their operation to 5 days a week. Located inside of Home State Brewery at Hamlin, Otus Coffee serves coffee in…
Now Open: Playa Pizza Restaurant Behind Magic Kingdom With Firework Views
The new Playa Pizza restaurant behind Magic Kingdom is now open! Located on Reams Road directly behind the Magic Kingdom Cast Member parking lot, Playa Pizza offers a new location…
Two Additional Apartments Requested Along Avalon; BCC Votes Scheduled
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will be hearing two different requests on Tuesday regarding new apartments along Avalon Road, close to 192. A 340 unit apartment complex along…
7-11 At The Mark In Final Stages Of Permitting; Files Notice of Commencement
Permits for a new gas station in Horizon West are getting close to being finalized. 7-11 at The Mark will be located off of Seidel Road and feature 16 new…
OCSO Releases Video Of Deputy Finding Missing Horizon West Man
Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released the body cam footage of Deputy Steven Jones, who was the first person to locate a missing Horizon West man. Daniel Waterhouse, 81, went…
Skyline Chili Adding Flamingo Crossings Location; Owners Are Local Horizon West Residents
The popular Cincinnati based restaurant Skyline Chili has announced a new location at Flamingo Crossings. It will be located in the outparcel building that currently has Firehouse Subs and will…
Freedom Week: 2022 Sales Tax Holiday
Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events exempt from tax during the 2022 Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida…
Now Open: MÖGE TEE at Hamlin
MÖGE TEE at Hamlin has officially opened in Horizon West! Moge Tee provides unique and innovative tea-style beverages inspired by traditional Chinese culture. MÖGE TEE serves a wide variety of…
BCC Approves Chick-fil-A At Hamlin
Confirming our previous research that Chick-Fil-A continues working towards a location at Hamlin, the Orange County Board of County Commissions (BCC) unanimously approved the development plan for Chick-Fil-A at Hamlin….
Clearing Begins For Permanent Fire Station 44 Along Reams Road
The temporary fire station at Orlando Health Hospital is one step closer to having a permanent home. Clearing has begun for the new permanent location along Reams Road, just south…