8+ hour, 30+ min ago  (969+ words) The annual summer Observer tradition is here." Six student writers representing six high schools will fill the pages of our Observer School Zone section writing about topics of importance and interest to them and their peers." We are thrilled to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (232+ words) West Orange Times Observer Local high school seniors receive scholarships from West Orange Junior Service League The league collectively awarded $16, 500 to six West Orange County seniors. The West Orange Junior Service League awarded $16, 500 in scholarships to six West Orange County…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (136+ words) West Orange Times Observer The Eight Waves nonprofit is in its early stages of creating the I AM Children's Museum, which is a hands-on, play-based space where kids can create, build and explore interactive exhibits designed for all ages." To…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (157+ words) Newly appointed school administrators were introduced to the community during the OCPS' School Board meeting Tuesday, May 12." Among those is Maria Gaspar, who now will serve as the principal of Thornebrooke Elementary after serving as acting principal since December 2025." "I'm…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (475+ words) Since 2009, the Rosen JCC Learning Center has offered infant, toddlers and preschoolers with STEAM-based, social, physical, emotional and intellectual programs to prepare them for kindergarten." Now, the JCC also will offer a kindergarten program starting in August " something the community…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (124+ words) West Orange Times Observer Graduation 2026: They Understood the Assignment Look out, world! The Class of 2026 is bringing main-character energy and is ready to slay the graduation stage. With diplomas unlocked, these seniors are ready to cook. Our 2026 Graduation section celebrates…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (622+ words) Renata Basile is the school registrar at Independence Elementary School. Basile is responsible for enrolling, withdrawing and transferring students " as well as keeping all the records up to date and in order, helping teachers and staff with any student information,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1293+ words) Riley Desin is a testament to perseverance, resilience, faith, strength and positivity." Born with a very rare bone growth disorder called hereditary multiple exostoses, Desin's bones grow non-cancerous tumors on them, causing severe pain and discomfort." His growth disorder was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1357+ words) 350 E. Crown Point Road," No. 1080, Winter Garden When Winter Garden residents Daniela and Andre Sophia's daughter, Valentina, was diagnosed with autism, they told themselves they would never allow it to drive their lives to a pathway of restriction." Instead, they let…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (184+ words) The Empower Teens United nonprofit is hosting an Empowering Families Workshop, where parents, guardians and students can come together to gain clarity, direction and confidence." According to the nonprofit's website, the event will take place from 10: 45 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday, April 25, at…...