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Megan Bruinsma
July 31, 2025

Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks crossing guards

The Sheriff's Office is looking to hire 75 crossing guards before school starts Monday, Aug. 11.

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Leticia Silva
July 28, 2025

Back-To-School Sales Holiday in place for the month of August

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the sales on Monday, July 28.

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Leticia Silva
July 28, 2025

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to host a back-to-school supply drive

The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7, at 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
July 24, 2025

OCOM partners with Florida Polytechnic on accelerated path to medical degrees

The new program will allow students to earn both bachelor of science and doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees in six years.

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Liz Ramos
July 24, 2025

First West Orange High graduating class to celebrate 50 years

The Class of 1976 reflects on being the first to graduate from West Orange High.

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By Avery Bangsund
July 23, 2025

Dr. Phillips Center develops young arts leaders through Teen Ambassadors program

The center is accepting applications until 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.

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By Kasey Bilodeau
July 23, 2025

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation preserves history of the city

The foundation works to engage the public and create new cultural experiences.

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Michael Eng
July 23, 2025

Florida Department of Education releases 2024-’25 grades

Prairie Lake Elementary School jumped two letter grades — from a ‘C’ to an ‘A.’

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Michael Eng
July 22, 2025

Florida Virtual School launches 13 new courses

The 13 new online courses reflect a wide range of elective, world language and accelerated courses.

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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
July 18, 2025

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Go big or go home

Here’s how Avery Bangsund earned 22 varsity letters by the time she graduated high school.

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By Ava Petroski | Olympia High School
July 17, 2025

Spotlight: Central Florida’s flair for the dramatic

Some of the summer’s best stage performances are available right here in the Orlando area.

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By Kasey Bilodeau | Homeschool Student
July 10, 2025

Three books to make your month

Here are three of my favorite books on truth, lies and difficult choices.

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By Ava Petroski | Olympia High School
July 10, 2025

Sharks: The real danger

Sharks are integral to the ocean’s ecosystem despite how they’re portrayed in movies and TV.

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Michael Eng
July 10, 2025

Back-to-School Fair set for Saturday

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
July 7, 2025

OCPS earns "A" grade for the second year in a row

According to a press release, OCPS has made great improvements since last year.

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