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Steven Ryzewski
May 26, 2016

GALLERY: Foundation Academy Graduation 2016

Faculty, friends and family celebrated the commencement of 41 Lions at Foundation Academy's South Campus May 26.

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Zak Kerr
May 26, 2016

Warriors softball gets WG City Commission recognition

Commissioners also approved the Culver's site plan and a 127-acre development abutting Lake Avalon.

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Zak Kerr
May 26, 2016

OCPS, teachers association reach accord

All teachers will receive a salary increase, according to OCPS reports.

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Zak Kerr
May 26, 2016

State softball champions will be recognized at WG commission

Commissioners also will address the Culver's site plan.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 26, 2016

Tuskegee Airman Daniel Keel fought two wars: WWII and racism

Keel fought racism throughout his three years in the military, but he persevered and earned three sets of wings: pilot, navigator and bombardier.

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Zak Kerr
May 26, 2016

Local doctor joins U.S. Olympic team

Dr. Rhode G. Mesidor will travel from MetroWest to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Team USA.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 25, 2016

Olympia High alumna spearheads project to improve access to breast cancer treatment in South Africa

Monica Rex, who graduated from Johns Hopkins University this month, led a student team that developed a reusable cryotherapy device that could be a game-changer for breast cancer treatment.

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Zak Kerr
May 25, 2016

Pledge of Allegiance, FHSAA updates reflected in 2016-17 OCPS Code of Conduct

The Orange County School Board approved changes upholding students' right not to say the Pledge and affecting athletic transfers.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 24, 2016

Teen receives Good Samaritan Award for saving Windermere mans' life

Julia Strube, 17, is credited with helping to save a man's life through CPR in October 2015.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 24, 2016

County debuts development app

Meeting updates, construction schedules and project descriptions are among the details accessible on the new county app.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 24, 2016

Mosaic Church pastor awarded YMCA Ronnie Walker Unsung Hero Award

Renaut van der Riet, lead pastor of Mosaic Church and founder of Axum Coffee, was recognized for building partnerships and creating a culture of compassion in Central Florida.