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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

COVID-19 closures impact preschools

Although adjusting to a new normal has posed a challenge for parents, the extra family time has been a silver lining.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Summerport florist spreading smiles with free arrangements

Jo Carter isn’t letting COVID-19 cancellations stop her from spreading joy in the community.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Melissa Hunt, Sand Lake Elementary

Melissa Hunt is in charge of making sure Sand Lake Elementary students have healthy meals each day.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Virus impedes Lucky's swimming tradition

Lucky’s Lake Swim, a daily event for three decades, is temporarily closed until the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Private schools adapt to COVID-19 world

Like public schools, local private schools have closed campuses and moved classes online.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Hugo Cancel Pagan of Spring Lake Elementary

Hugo Cancel Pagan has been at Spring Lake Elementary for two years as a bilingual paraprofessional.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Orange County closes COVID-19 rent assistance hotline, web application

Due to an overwhelming response from residents, the hotline and website application will close at 5 p.m. on April 1.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2020

County changes testing criteria at convention center

Orange County no longer is limiting coronavirus testing to those 65 and older at the regional drive-thru center.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2020

Angela Campbell promoted to second-in-command

Oakland Police Department Lt. Angela Campbell was hired as a reserve officer in 2009.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2020

A Gift For Teaching distributes kits to support distance learning

Students in need can continue their education at home despite lack of digital device and internet access through A Gift For Teaching.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 31, 2020

Ocoee police arrest man in road rage incident

Bunnavath Ly, 32, was arrested March 27 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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Tim Freed
March 31, 2020

Orlando Health changes volunteer, parking policies

Changes are being made to keep patients, guests and team members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Troy Herring
March 30, 2020

OCPS further extends school closures due to COVID-19

The Florida Department of Education announced Monday, March 30, that students will not return for another month.

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Tim Freed
March 30, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: Missing Horizon West teenager found

Valerie DeMarco, 14, and a friend were found safe by police Monday afternoon.

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Troy Herring
March 30, 2020

Independence Community to show support for medical professionals with luminaries

Members of the community are being asked to place luminaries in front of their homes to show appreciation for those in the medical field.

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