A proposed rooftop bar in Hamlin will be contributing additional funding for critical roadway improvements following a new traffic analysis by Orange County. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners…
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Brush Fire Contained Near Schofield and 429: No Damage Reported
Orange County Fire Rescue and Lake County Fire Rescue units, in collaboration with the Florida Forest Service, successfully contained a brush fire near the Schofield Road and State Road 429…
Horizon West Recycling Unaffected by Winter Garden Program Closure
Recycling services in Horizon West and throughout Unincorporated Orange County are unaffected by the recent decision from the City of Winter Garden to end its municipal recycling program. Winter Garden…
Free Fraud Alert Service Aims to Protect Orange County Property Owners
Orange County residents, including those in the Horizon West area, have access to a free property fraud alert service provided by the Orange County Comptroller’s Office. This service is designed…
Reams Road Improvements Delayed Due To Bridge Design
Planned improvements to Reams Road have been delayed after the Board of County Commissioners approved a change order to address design challenges with the road. The initial engineering design and…
Christmas Recycling Guide for Horizon West Residents
As the holiday season ramps up, it’s easy for recycling habits to take a back seat amidst the hustle and bustle. To help Horizon West residents stay on track and…
Debris Removal Nearing Completion in Orange County After Hurricane Milton
The Orange County Government has announced that debris removal efforts following Hurricane Milton are nearing completion. Thanks to the tireless work of contractors and county crews, nearly 200,000 cubic yards…
Wilson Calls for Speakers Amid Reams Road Developer Lawsuit & Construction Delays at Dec 17 BCC
Commissioner Wilson is seeking local residents to speak on public safety and development along Reams Road at the December 17 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Two separate topics regarding Reams…
Orange County Solar Co-Op Available Through January 15
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
Are Algorithmic Pricing Models Driving Rent Increases in Horizon West?
In August, the Department of Justice filed a high-profile antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a leading property management software company known for using pooled data and algorithms to recommend rent prices,…
Important Voting Deadlines: How to Register and Request Mail-In Ballot
With important decisions on the horizon, it’s vital that Horizon West residents take the time to register to vote if they haven’t already. The voter registration deadline is fast approaching…
Orange County Increases Mosquito Control Efforts to Address Dengue and Oropouche Viruses
In response to rising health concerns, Orange County Mosquito Control has stepped up efforts to tackle mosquito-borne diseases, specifically addressing cases of Dengue fever and the Oropouche virus. Following the…