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Megan Bruinsma
April 18, 2026

PHOTOS: Bridgewater Middle School Spring Carnival 2026

The Bobcats’ students had a ball at the school’s first spring carnival.

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Leticia Silva
April 17, 2026

PHOTOS: Sapphire's Knights Ball at Castleview Elementary

Castleview Elementary held its first Sapphire’s Knights Ball Friday, April 17, for male students only.

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Leticia Silva
April 15, 2026

OCPS eliminates more than 200 positions

While the number is significant, most positions were unfilled.

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Liz Ramos
April 14, 2026

Windermere High seniors to bring barbershop quartet to Top Talent LIVE

A Good Old Barbershop Quartet is keeping the tradition of barbershop alive.

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Liz Ramos
April 13, 2026

Orange County School Board member receives Distinguished Leader Award

Melissa Byrd has received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Florida School Board Association.

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Leticia Silva
April 13, 2026

Ocoee High to perform 'Hadestown: Teen Editon'

Performances will take place from Wednesday, April 15, to Saturday, April 18.

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Liz Ramos
April 13, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Marcy Gibbs, SunRidge Elementary School

Marcy Gibbs is the resource teacher at SunRidge Elementary School.

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Leticia Silva
April 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Hamlin Elementary Carnival 2026

Hamlin Elementary's PTO held its fourth annual carnival Friday, April 10.

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Liz Ramos
April 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Southwest Middle School Festival of the Arts 2026

Southwest Middle, Bay Meadows Elementary and Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips high school students shared their talents at the 15th annual festival.

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Leticia Silva
April 10, 2026

OCPS asks for input from parents

Orange County Public Schools has sent out a survey asking parents to give "honest feedback" regarding their children's schools.

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Leticia Silva
April 9, 2026

Dr. Phillips High student arrested for bringing handgun to school

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

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Leticia Silva
April 9, 2026

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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Liz Ramos
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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Leticia Silva
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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Leticia Silva
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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