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Danielle Hendrix
May 22, 2020

Governor allows summer camps, youth activities to open

The state will not put restrictions in place, although local governments can do so.

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Troy Herring
May 22, 2020

PHOTOS: Horizon West Middle School eighth-grade parade

The school celebrated its graduating eighth graders with their very own parade at the school on Thursday.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 21, 2020

County task force approves Universal’s reopening

The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force unanimously voted in favor of the phased reopening plan for Universal Orlando.

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Observer Staff
May 21, 2020

Here is what the CDC is recommending for schools to reopen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its recommendations for how schools should operate.

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Michael Eng
May 21, 2020

Island H2O Live! Water Park reopens Saturday, May 23

The Kissimmee water park will implement a number of changes as it reopens this weekend.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 20, 2020

Mastering a trade during distance learning

Instructors at technical colleges have had to alter the way they teach their students the skills required for careers such as welding, HVAC and cosmetology.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 20, 2020

Windermere discusses plans for potable water system

A potential three-phase approach to implementing water services throughout the town could cost a little more than $10 million.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 20, 2020

Winter Garden approves retention pond extension near Maxey Elementary

The decision includes annexation and rezoning of two nearby vacant properties at East Lafayette Street and WJ Peters Lane.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 20, 2020

Strength in Flexibility: FaceMask America

Concept and real-estate developers Danelle and Joe Hoffer shifted their resources to provide people with access to personal protective equipment.

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Troy Herring
May 20, 2020

Quarantine flash mob brings the party to Keene's Pointe

For one afternoon, Keene’s Pointe was a scene of dance and celebration as resident Julie Sadlier organized a quarantine flash mob.

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Troy Herring
May 20, 2020

Centenarian celebrations: Two residents at Health Central Park in Winter Garden hit 101 and 102

Despite being separated by a wall of glass, the families of Petra Arroyo Mendez and Cassie Wilkes — residents at Health Central Park in Winter Garden — made their way to the facility to celebrate their birthdays.