Neighbors tell News 6 they fear for their safety after a Horizon West homeowner reportedly spray-painted alarming messages on the home, prompting repeated law enforcement responses and a code enforcement complaint.
Neighbors off Emerald Berry Drive say they’ve repeatedly contacted authorities and their HOA about a spray-painted home, and the sheriff's office says its Behavioral Response Unit will follow up to offer help and resources.
Construction is currently underway in west Orange County on segments five and six of the Flemings Road Extension. Crews are also extending New Independence Parkway and Reams Road. Horizon West residents hope it eases congestion, but worries it may cause other problems.
Orange County’s government website notes Horizon West is the fastest-growing community in unincorporated Orange County. To keep up with the demand, Kimberly Buffkin, Division Chief for Orange County Fire Rescue, said first responders are stepping up.
Parents near Bridgewater School have long grappled with road congestion as the area continues to grow. On Tuesday, plans were announced to make significant improvements to Tiny Road.
County leaders say unchecked construction has contributed to rising water levels and dangerous conditions during storms, leaving residents vulnerable and roadways impassable.
Playa Pizza has announced it will be closing its doors permanently at the end of the year, offering one last chance to catch New Year's fireworks at the fan-favorite restaurant.
If you have ever seen a Florida sandhill crane in your neighborhood, you know how slow they can sometimes walk. It can be dangerous for them to cross the road if a car doesn’t slow down in time.
Horizon West is a growing community near Walt Disney World. There are new homes, apartment buildings, shops, and schools, and that means more traffic headaches.
Western Orange County's population has boomed over the last decade but the area driving that growth might surprise you.
The growth of west Orange County led to the redrawing of a district in the Florida Legislature, and how voters decide on the race for its seat could be an interesting political indicator in the years to come.
Central Florida’s population is booming and Orange County Public Schools is keeping up with the growth by opening five new schools this year, with more expected to be built in the coming years.
A chain that bills itself as a "boutique gourmet toast and juice bar" is set to open its first Florida location in Horizon West by the end of 2022.
