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Michael Eng
July 22, 2020

Orange County Public Schools' education plan earns state approval

The Florida Department of Education has approved Orange County Public Schools' innovative plan, called LaunchEd@Home.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 22, 2020

THESE TIMES: Welcome to my castle

While discovering my ancestors, I also learned my family has its very own castle in Germany.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Troy Herring
July 21, 2020

Multiple lawsuits filed against state to delay school openings

Both lawsuits — one of which was partially filed by Kathryn Hammond, a teacher at Southwest Middle School — claim that the state does not have the resources to keep students and staff safe.

Southwest Orange
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Danielle Hendrix
July 20, 2020

Ocoee police continue search for missing child

Police say 11-year-old Zion Ward left her Ocoee home July 17.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
July 20, 2020

OCPS extends deadline for choice

Parents have until 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, to choose the instructional model they want for their children for the fall 2020 semester.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 17, 2020

School Board votes to send OCPSLaunchED@Home to state officials with waiver

The waiver would allow the Orange County Public Schools board members to decide on physical reopening based on local COVID-19 conditions.

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Troy Herring
July 15, 2020

Windermere Prep students tackle COVID-19 with informational website

A group of Windermere Prep underclassmen, led by twin sisters Fanghai “Helen” Yu and Fangwen “Wendy” Yu, launched a website to help keep the public informed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Southwest Orange
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Troy Herring
July 15, 2020

Winter Garden resident develops hemp-based health bar

Pharmacist Dr. Marlon ‘Doc’ Fuller created CANNABAR and became the first hemp-based food manufacturer in Florida.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 15, 2020

Meet the Democratic candidates for Orange County Property Appraiser

In a Q&A with the Observer, Orange County Property Appraiser Democratic candidates answered questions about their plans and priorities for the office of the property appraiser.