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Troy Herring
April 2, 2020

OCPS offers resources for those struggling during coronavirus pandemic

With many families and students in need of assistance, OCPS has put together information in order to help people in the community.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Grocery, food delivery among options during coronavirus pandemic

Despite many restrictions due to the coronavirus, there are plenty of options to support local businesses while also safely obtaining your food and groceries.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Double duty: Windermere High band director balances teaching, serving

Windermere High’s band director, Rob Darragh, also serves as a staff sergeant and squad leader with the Army National Guard’s 13th Army Band.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Orange County property appraiser extends surveys deadline

Due to the coronavirus, owners of commercial property now have until May 29 to file their income and expense surveys.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Maxwell commits to printing protection for medical personnel

Barry Maxwell is giving away his medical face shields for free to individuals, hospitals and medical offices.

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