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Michael Eng
May 23, 2020

OCPS survey: Respondents prefer returning to school with safety measures

Orange County Public Schools released the results of its 2020-21 school year survey, which asked both parents and employees how they would like the next school year to proceed.

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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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

This week in West Orange County history

How much do you remember about these names, faces and places in West Orange County's history?

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 20, 2020

Obituary: Kathleen Mary Rooney

Obituary: Kathleen Mary Rooney, of Windermere, died Sunday, May 10, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 20, 2020

Obituary: Carl R. "Pete" Peters Jr.

Obituary: Carl R. "Pete" Peters, former fire chief of Winter Garden, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.