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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

New tools, changes coming to AP Program

The AP program is finalizing streamlined AP exam options that would allow students to test at home, depending on the situation in May.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

Gov. DeSantis announces 30-day stay-at-home order

The statewide order will go into effect Thursday night at midnight in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

Do you remember these names, faces and places from West Orange County's history?

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Bender named principal of Summerlake-area relief school

Delaine Bender has been principal of Citrus Elementary School, in Ocoee, for 10 years. Former Freedom High principal Robert Walker is her replacement. Bender will lead the new Summerlake-area elementary school under construction.