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Observer Staff
April 9, 2020

AdventHealth sees hope in plasma treatment for COVID-19

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is facilitating access to the COVID-19 convalescent plasma for use in patients with serious or immediately life-threatening infections.

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Tim Freed
April 9, 2020

School district provides mental health resources

Orange County Public Schools has numerous programs — from crisis intervention and support to financial support resources and social emotional learning resources.

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Observer Staff
April 9, 2020

OCPS ready to help with tech problems

The district's Information Technology Services can remotely fix many issues.

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Tim Freed
April 8, 2020

Families prep for faithful celebrations during quarantine

Under quarantine, West Orange families have found new ways to celebrate Easter and Passover this year.

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Michael Eng
April 8, 2020

Orange County updates Town Center code

A text amendment allows for more pedestrian-focused development.

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Tim Freed
April 8, 2020

Orange County Public Schools adds Grab-and-Go locations

Students can now receive breakfast and lunch at Windermere High School, Ocoee Middle School and HighPoint Church in Ocoee.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 8, 2020

Inspirational messages keep spirits up in West Orange

Mindy Hungerford, of Paint Life, has been painting the town — not red — but with motivational messages.

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Bianca Morales
April 8, 2020

Heavenly Paws House Calls helps families say ‘goodbye’

The Winter Garden-based mobile service offers hospice and euthanasia for household pets.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 7, 2020

STRENGTH IN FLEXIBILITY: RusTeak Ocoee and Feather & Quill

The owners of RusTeak Ocoee and Feather & Quill have made changes to keep their business going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 7, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Rob Bixler, Orange County Public Schools

Rob Bixler serves as the associate superintendent for curriculum and digital learning at OCPS.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 7, 2020

OCPS, students find new normal with distance learning

With schools shut down due to the pandemic, the district’s staff, students and families are navigating a learning curve surrounding distance learning.