Horizon High School has been selected as one of 7 high schools in Orange County to pilot a new weapons detection pilot program. Schools will begin using walk-through weapons detection…
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Orlando Surf Park Submits Permits To Orange County For Horizon West Location
The Ocean Sports Development company is proceeding with plans to open an Orlando Surf Park in Horizon West. Multiple permits were recently submitted to Orange County containing more information on…
News 13 Discuss Horizon West Growth & Development With Commissioner Wilson
In the weekly show Political Connections on Spectrum News 13, Ybeth Bruzual went in-depth on the growth and development occurring in Horizon West during last weeks episode. During the 22…
Updates On 3 New Gas Stations Coming To Horizon West
More gas stations are coming to Horizon West to help relieve the current overcrowded pumps that residents experience, especially along Avalon Road. In total, 3 new stations will be coming…
Avalon Road Traffic Shift Occurring At Porter Road
A planned traffic shift will be occurring along Avalon Road at the intersection with Porter Road. The roadway improvement will expand Avalon Road in this segment and extend Porter Road…
Commissioner Nicole Wilson Seeks Re-Election; Challenged By Pam Gould and Austin Arthur
As the District 1 Orange County Commissioner race heats up, three diverse candidates prepare for a challenging primary election, signaling a competitive political showdown. The non-partisan nature of this race…
Reminder: No Garbage Collection Thursday, Pickup Days Shift
Garbage collection in Orange County will shift a day this week, with no collection occurring on Thanksgiving, November 23. If Thursday is your regular trash day, please note that garbage,…
New Stop Lights & Traffic Calming Measures Planned For Horizon West
The Orange County Public Works Department is actively working on multiple new measures to improve traffic safety in Horizon West. Orange County has implemented Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate…
FIREWORK ALERT: Important Information For November 12
Walt Disney World has issued an important Community Update for residents and neighbors of the Magic Kingdom Park. Late-night firework testing will be occurring for approximately 2 and a half…
Orange County Invites Community to Discuss Tiny Road Improvements
In a bid to enhance road safety and traffic flow, Orange County has initiated a Roadway Conceptual Analysis (RCA) study focusing on a two-mile stretch of Tiny Road. This segment,…
Windermere High On-Campus Football Stadium Finally Approved
In an unanimous decision, the Orange County Commission approved the construction of a new on-campus football stadium for Windermere High School. This decision comes as a significant development for the…
OCSO Implements New Sector Map Putting More Deputies In Horizon West
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office recently implemented a new sector map, increasing the number of sectors from 6 to 7, and redrawing sector boundaries. Horizon West remains in Sector 3,…
Construction Begins On Water Spring Elementary Relief School; Site 47-E-W-4
Located north of Water Spring Elementary in the Waterleigh community, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is addressing the continued growing need for school capacity in Horizon West. spaces in the…
SeaWorld Releases Rehabilitated Gopher Tortoise At Horizon West Regional Park
In April 2023, a tortoise named Springsteen, initially identified as Gpol2302, faced a life-threatening situation. Severe shell fractures, likely from a vehicular incident, left its fate uncertain. Swift action by…
Commissioner Wilson Calls For Fresh Approach To Hotel Tax In Op-Ed
Orange County Commissioner Nicole Wilson recently addressed the issue of the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) in an op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel. The TDT, often referred to as the “hotel…
Community Meeting Held For Disney’s Affordable Housing Project; Residents Disappointed In Lack Of Details
Orange County recently hosted a community meeting on September 6th to discuss Disney’s request for 1,450 affordable housing units at the intersection of Hartzog Road and Avalon Road. During the…
Horizon West Regional Park Phase 1 Bids Under Evaluation
Bids have been submitted to Orange County to start construction on Horizon West Regional Park Phase 1. Orange County has budgeted $10 million for the initial construction project, but has…
Community Meeting Wednesday For Disney’s 1,450 Attainable Apartment Units
A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at 6pm regarding a Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning request to accommodate up to 1,450 attainable apartment units, and…
Schofield Road Detours Removed As Paving Nears Completion
Detours routing traffic around Schofield Road have been removed, allowing cars to fully utilize Schofield Road again as the paving project nears completion. Half of the road, from US-27 to…
Horizon West Annual School Capacity Report: 7 Schools Remain Overcapacity, Water Spring Elementary At 171%
Seven schools in Horizon West remain overcapacity as the area continues to grow at a fast pace. for the 2023-2024 school year, Water Spring Middle School opened their campus after…