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Leticia Silva
June 12, 2025

Windermere High welcomes new volleyball coach

Jadyn Russ is joining the Wolverines as the new head coach for the girls' volleyball team.

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Leticia Silva
June 12, 2025

Windermere High announces a new coach for the girls basketball team

Angelique Fayson will coach the girls' basketball team for the upcoming season.

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Liz Ramos
June 11, 2025

Horizon High summer music camp hits the right notes

Students learn to play instruments and progress musically during the eight-day camp that culminates in a concert.

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Leticia Silva
June 11, 2025

Hamlin Middle welcomes new principal

Bridget Bresk will take the helm of the school in the 2025-2026 school year.

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Leticia Silva
June 11, 2025

OCPS earns national recognition for excellence in theater education

This is the first time a district in Florida has earned the Premier Community for Theatre Education designation.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Orange County teachers vote to keep union

Members voted to keep Orange County Classroom Teachers Association as their bargaining agent.

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Michael Eng
June 9, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon High School graduation 2025

Horizon High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated its commencement in style at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

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Debra Garcia
June 6, 2025

Summer Breakspot offers kids free meals

Children aged 18 and under can receive breakfast, lunch and snacks, with no application required.

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Debra Garcia
June 5, 2025

Whispering Oak Elementary earns national recognition in Kids Heart Challenge

The school ranks in the top 25 nationwide and received the Heart of Gold Award.

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

Speed cameras activated near Citrus Elementary

The Ocoee Police Department will monitor the cameras during school hours.

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

The First Academy students shine at 2025 Applause Awards

TFA students earned top awards and scholarships at this year's awards.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

Coach Wells’ closet: Dr. Phillips football coach donates clothing to students

Panthers football coach Rodney Wells held a clothing drive to donate new and lightly worn gear to the Dr. Phillips High student body.

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Debra Garcia
June 3, 2025

Light Christian Academy announces new Lil’ Lights Preschool director

Mary Sepluveda to work with the current director for a smooth transition.

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Michael Eng
June 2, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee High School graduation 2025

Ocoee High School celebrated its Class of 2025 with a spirited graduation ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

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Michael Eng
June 2, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere High School graduation 2025

Windermere High School celebrated its Class of 2025 with a energetic graduation ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Kia Center.

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