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Leticia Silva
October 8, 2025

E-bikes & motorized scooters: Here's what you need to know

With an increased amount of e-bikes and scooters on the roads, it's important to know the safety guidelines and laws when it comes to riding.

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Liz Ramos
October 6, 2025

OCPS to give highly effective teachers a 4.01% raise

Orange County Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

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Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Ocoee High sends off School Resource Officer for deployment

Students came together for a fond farewell to Officer Eladio Martinez with the Ocoee Police Department.

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Liz Ramos
October 2, 2025

OCPS reaches tentative agreement with Orange Educational Support Professionals Association

The tentative agreement includes a 3.65% pay raise.

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Michael Eng
October 2, 2025

West Orange High School band to host Westside Showcase

The marching band show will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Raymond Screws Stadium, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
October 1, 2025

Innovation Montessori looks for more students

For the first time since the Ocoee school opened, there are seats available

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By Liz Ramos
October 1, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Jacquelyn Rifenberg, Horizon West Middle School

Jacquelyn Rifenberg is a sixth-grade life science teacher at Horizon West Middle School.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2025

OCPS stops school-wide "witchcraft" video series at West Orange High

OCPS has directed West Orange High to stop a series allegedly promoting witchcraft after a complaint from Liberty Counsel.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Michelle Krause, Ocoee Innovation Montessori High School

Michelle Krause is the secondary guide in English/language arts and art history at Ocoee Innovation Montessori High School.

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Megan Bruinsma
September 22, 2025

West Orange senior Emily Tatum named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Emily Tatum’s academic achievements earned her an award given to less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

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Michael Eng
September 22, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange High School 2025 Homecoming Parade

Warrior Nation took over downtown Winter Garden as West Orange High School celebrated its 2025 Homecoming Parade Thursday, Sept. 18.

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By Michael Eng
September 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Olympia High School 2025 Homecoming Parade

The Titans gathered for their third Homecoming parade through the beautiful community of downtown Windermere.

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Liz Ramos
September 18, 2025

PHOTOS: Westbrooke Elementary School's Doughnuts with Dad

The elementary school welcomes dozens of dads and father figures to enjoy breakfast with students before the school.

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Michael Eng
September 17, 2025

West Orange High School Class of 1990 plans reunion

In keeping with good school spirit, the class also is welcoming members of the classes of 1989 and 1991 to join the fun.

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Liz Ramos
September 17, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Claudette Monroe, Eagle's Nest Elementary

Claudette Monroe is a curriculum resource teacher, primary dean and ESOL compliance teacher at Eagles Nest Elementary School.

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