Episodes

Each week, West Orange on the Go moved through the hyperlocal news of West and Southwest Orange County with history, context and commentary. Every published program is listed here with its original artwork and date — watch on YouTube where a video exists, or listen to the audio edition.

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Artwork for the episode “The Final Episode”
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The Final Episode

Austin Arthur is stepping down from West Orange on the Go to pursue a new journey. He will be running for Orange County Commissioner in District 1. Be sure to visit to learn more about Winter Garden’s Heritage & Music Festival on Saturday, February 11th 2023! Listen to the full final episode on the Winter Garden…

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Revisiting Pastor in Honor of Black History Month

Be sure to visit to learn more about Winter Garden’s Heritage & Music Festival on Saturday, February 11th! Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment. ** Also available for listening on the Winter Garden App LISTEN via that app HERE: ** West Orange…

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Balancing Preservation and Growth

Many things happening in West Orange, Austin highlights a story written in this week’s paper about balancing preservation and growth as is being led by Commissioner Lisa Bennet in the City of Winter Garden. Be sure to visit to learn more about Winter Garden’s Heritage & Music Festival on Saturday, February 11th! -…

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Political Mandates

In this week’s Austin offers his thoughts on the headlines, including discussion on the election and the unanimous win of John Rees and Lisa Bennett. - West Orange Boys and Girls Club is Coming - Windermere Decides Faith of Dirt Road - Horizon West Discusses the Homeless - Politics in West Orange County! Subscribe…

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MLK’s Actual Words

- New Parks Coming to West Orange - Orange County Revisiting their Tree Ordinance - How a Local Elementary School Teacher Faced Cancer - MLK in his own words Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment. ** Also available for listening on the Winter…

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2023 Forecast

Austin Arthur is back on the podcast from Christmas and the New Year Holiday! From business and development to health care and education, 2023 promises to be a year full of big news in West Orange. Get ready with our special edition the “2023 Forecast” and in this first episode of the new year, that is exactly what…

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A Child Was Born (with video)

In this final of the year, Austin shares his personal message with video. If you do not see the video consider VIEWING this episode here: West Orange on the Go is an editorial podcast hosted by Austin Arthur and brought to you by the West Orange Times & Observer.

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If I Were the Devil

In addition to running through some of the news headlines, Austin recites Paul Harvey’s 1965 “If I Were the Devil” with his personal updates to it. Some of the Highlighted Stories: - About to Bring in a Major Sports Complex - Moves forward toward Water Treatment Improvements - recognizes one of its greats. - and…

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Focus on What Matters

Looking for some fun this weekend? Join for their FREE community Christmas Event: Some of the Highlighted Stories: - New Independence Parkway Expansion Moves Forward - Many Incredible nonprofits doing great things in our community. - West Orange, will we allow ourselves to be distracted by the naysayers or will we…

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Separation of God and #WestOrange Government?

Some of the Highlighted Stories: -Hit and Run in Ocoee Leaves Police on the Search -The Circus is in town at Horizon West -December is Here, “Christmas” is upon us. Should this be a controversial statement in West Orange County? Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news…

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“You Have a Purpose” Thanksgiving Message

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode Austin tells amazing story of who was an indentured servant on the and how his life reminds us of for us all. Originally Published 2021. West Orange on the Go is hyperlocal news and comment. Hosted by Austin Arthur and brought to you by the West Orange Times & Observer. ! This is…

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Support Leaders that Support Our Veterans

Some of the Highlighted Stories: - A new development is being proposed in - Town of Reluctantly Approves a new development - to GIVE TO CHALLENGE 22: SPONSOR: Small Business Saturday in is November 26th! Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment.…

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Why the Penny Tax FAILED

Some of the Highlighted Stories: - Approves a New Three Story Mixed Use Building - The City of gets ready for Small Business Saturday - This Weekend is the Awareness Walk - The elections are over- the votes are in! Lets talk about what the major media doesn’t have the time to talk about. Our Hyperlocal results!…

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Vote Penny Tax?

Some of the Highlighted Stories: - Pushes Back on a New Development -The is inviting Locals to an event this weekend -A God Moment in -Let’s Talk about this Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment. ** Also available for listening on the Winter…

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Good and Faithful Servant: Remembering an Iconic West Orange Pastor

PASTOR HODGE’S GOFUNDME: Some of the Highlighted Stories: - Approves a Large Scale Subdivision Plan - Throwing a Big Event This Weekend -Austin’s comments about why is great -A tribute to the Late Pastor Anthony Hodge of Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this…

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Matthew 5:4

DONATE TO PASTOR HODGE’S ORPHAN AND WIDOW: Some of the Highlighted Stories: - Diversions and Set Backs - Moves to Amend Ordinances - Surveying Children about Mental Health -Many in our Community are in Mourning Rest In Peace: GLORIA GEAN QUESINBERRY CARLOS WATSON ANTHONY LEON HODGE and we continue to remember…

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Reams Road Flooding in #HorizonWest

Some of the Highlighted Stories: - and Finalize their Budgets - Opening a New Breast Imaging Center in -Flooding on Reams Road Caused By Persists -Fall has arrived… there are lots of great events coming with it! MENTIONED CHARITY EVENTS IN WEST ORANGE: Rotary Poker Tournament: Dream Center Fundraiser: Challenge 22…

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Comments After the Storm

In this podcast reviews the aftermath of in Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment. ** Also available for listening on the Winter Garden App LISTEN via that app HERE: ** West Orange on the Go is hosted by Austin Arthur and brought to you by the…

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Real History of West Orange

Top Major Topics: - in | Statement about the Hurricane - Development Coming to Daniels Road - No Smoking at - Jazz Night with HAPCO - New Fire Chief for in Thomas Smothers - What is the of that they do not tell us? Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week…

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The Commissioners and the Windermere HS Stadium

Top Major Topics: - Winter Garden Moves Forward on a New Planned Unit Development - Ocoee Commission Juggles property taxes for Fire, Police, and Diversity Boards - A big follow up on the controversy at Windermere high school. Why is the Stadium still an Issue? Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur…

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Thursday 9/15/22 Episode: Less Fighting and More Working for the People

Top Major Topics: - The Windemere Boathouse Battle Moves Forward in a Lawsuit - Hometown Serviceman with a Great Heart: Dean Boodhan - The Citadel Acknowledges a Hometown Hero: Lt. Col. George Bray McMillan - Windermere Highschool Needs a Football Stadium Onsite. Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur…

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September 11th Special Presentation: Originally Published 2021

This production was made in 2021 marking 20 years since the day of horror. Now . This audio presentation was created by Austin Arthur and the West Orange Times and Observer. www.WestOrangeOnTheGo.com

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21 Years and We Remember

TODAY’S LINKS: East Winter Garden Advocacy: www.OneWinterGarden.com Habitat’s Home Dedication: Full 9/11 Episode: Top Major Topics: - Cemetery Expansion Causes a Stir in Gotha - Health Central Park Expands with a Big Grant - East Winter Garden Expands with Creswell Court - 21 years after September 11th, 2001…

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Our Newspaper is Important

Top Major Topics: - Winter Garden and Fiscal Responsibility - Austin’s Thoughts on Oakland Avenue Charter - How Safe is Horizon West? - This Paper Records the Actions of a Young Scout Subscribe on your favorite platform: Austin Arthur takes us through the hyperlocal news this week with comment. ** Also available…

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