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  • April 9, 2026
Dr. Phillips High student arrested for bringing handgun to school

17-year-old Joshua Brown was arrested Thursday, April 9, after police were notified he had a gun in his possession.

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Olympia High School heading to national speech competitions

The speech and debate teams made history after taking all three qualifying spots in Public Forum Debate during the National Speech and Debate Association Regional Qualifier.

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  • April 8, 2026
CFCA students serve others on two mission trips

Central Florida Christian Academy students traveled to Ashland, Kentucky, and the Dominican Republic to make a difference.

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  • April 8, 2026
Horizon West Middle to present ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'

The musical will be performed from Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 11.

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  • April 8, 2026
New club at Ocoee Middle empowers students

Ocoee Middle School Resource Officer Andrea Sanders created the Elite Ladies of Ocoee Middle club to empower young women to become successful.

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  • April 7, 2026
New acting principal at Castleview Elementary

The elementary school has appointed Rebecca Young as its acting principal.

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  • April 6, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Ashlee Mikels, The First Academy

Dr. Ashlee Mikels is a fourth-grade teacher at The First Academy.

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  • April 3, 2026
PHOTOS: Horizon West Middle School's A Taste of Cultures

Dozens of students and families tried a plethora of foods from various countries and watched student performances.

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  • April 3, 2026
Panther Lake Elementary volunteer named 2026 Outstanding Adult Volunteer

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools honored Whitney Stephens for her commitment, energy and desire to make a difference.

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  • April 1, 2026
OCPS opens magnet and scholastic academies to all Central Florida

Families inside and outside Orange County now will be able to apply for OCPS magnet and scholastic academies.

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  • April 1, 2026
Windermere Prep proposes new campus

Windermere Preparatory School’s new elementary campus, proposed to be built at 15765 New Independence Parkway, has some Horizon West residents worried how it will affect their community.

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  • April 1, 2026
Two Southwest Orange schools win Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra distinctions

Horizon High School and Southwest Middle School received distinctions for outstanding musicianship.

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  • April 1, 2026
Surviving cancer brought new life to Dr. Phillips teacher

Dr. Phillips High Exceptional Student Education and Learning Disability teacher Suzanne Scherfer overcame her battle with breast cancer by surrounding herself with community — and lots of laughter.

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Horizon High School to perform "Chicago" musical

Tickets for the musical will be available for sale beginning Monday, April 6.

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Water Spring Elementary seeks donations

The school is trying to raise $15,000 for new playground equipment.

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