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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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Liz Ramos
May 30, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere Preparatory School graduation ceremony 2025

Graduates received their diplomas during a ceremony Friday, May 23, at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Ocoee High seniors selected for Disney Live Entertainment apprenticeships

Three students from Ocoee High School will begin paid technical theater apprenticeships with Walt Disney World this summer.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Horizon High senior earns national speech and debate award

The National Speech & Debate Association recognized Camila Barbosa as one of the top 1% of students nationwide.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Horizon High theater earns top honors for 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

The cast will perform a number from the production on Saturday, May 31, at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Applause Awards.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 30, 2025

PHOTOS: Lake Buena Vista High School graduation 2025

Lake Buena Vista High School celebrated its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 Thursday, May 29, at Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.