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Eric Gutierrez
April 3, 2020

Orange County suspends transportation sales tax initiative

Mayor Jerry Demings said the county will revisit the tax initiative after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 3, 2020

Windermere-based Better Man nonprofit offers daily encouragement

The faith-based Better Man Ministries is offering men daily encouragement through short videos.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 3, 2020

AdventHealth to 3-D print face shields for health care workers

AdventHealth Nicholson Center has launched a program to produce tens of thousands of face shields to address shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Orange County libraries cancel classes, events through May

The Orange County Library System's 16 branch locations also remain closed until further notice.

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Troy Herring
April 2, 2020

Gov. DeSantis signs two new executive orders

One executive order directs the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and other executive agencies to improve the Reemployment Assistance Program.

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Troy Herring
April 2, 2020

OCPS offers resources for those struggling during coronavirus pandemic

With many families and students in need of assistance, OCPS has put together information in order to help people in the community.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Grocery, food delivery among options during coronavirus pandemic

Despite many restrictions due to the coronavirus, there are plenty of options to support local businesses while also safely obtaining your food and groceries.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Double duty: Windermere High band director balances teaching, serving

Windermere High’s band director, Rob Darragh, also serves as a staff sergeant and squad leader with the Army National Guard’s 13th Army Band.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Orange County property appraiser extends surveys deadline

Due to the coronavirus, owners of commercial property now have until May 29 to file their income and expense surveys.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Horizon West neighbors spread cheer through chalk

Independence residents have been spreading encouragement and positivity to others through sidewalk chalk.

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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

Horizon West nonprofit advocates for suspension of tolls

Horizon West Neighbors Helping Neighbors is circulating a petition to make toll roads free during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bianca Morales
April 1, 2020

Residents tackle West Orange Trail trash

The 22-mile trail continues to see issues with littering.

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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

Winter Garden, Ocoee churches continue to worship during pandemic

Congregations are meeting and worshiping together through online platforms.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Burn ban in effect in Orange County

The local drought index reached 500 on March 31, which triggered the county’s burn ban ordinance.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 1, 2020

Sewing machines: Local group creating, donating face masks

Through the Army of Masks Facebook groups, West Orange-area residents have been sewing fabric face masks for those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

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