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Troy Herring
May 27, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Thomas Lightbody, West Orange High School

Lightbody's passion for photography and West Orange High School have led to him becoming one of the school's most recognizable faces.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Foundation Academy seniors get graduation ceremony

Fifty-three students had their moment in the spotlight during commencement exercises in the Foundation Academy gymnasium.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Family Church celebrates seniors with graduation ceremony

Windermere's Family Church wanted to give graduates their moment on the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic forced high schools to cancel or postpone their ceremonies.

Southwest Orange
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Observer Staff
May 23, 2020

OACS Eagles leave elementary school nest

Graduating fifth-graders received their certificates of promotion in a vehicle parade in front of Oakland Avenue Charter School.

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Michael Eng
May 23, 2020

OCPS survey: Respondents prefer returning to school with safety measures

Orange County Public Schools released the results of its 2020-21 school year survey, which asked both parents and employees how they would like the next school year to proceed.

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Troy Herring
May 22, 2020

PHOTOS: Horizon West Middle School eighth-grade parade

The school celebrated its graduating eighth graders with their very own parade at the school on Thursday.

Southwest Orange
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Observer Staff
May 21, 2020

Here is what the CDC is recommending for schools to reopen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its recommendations for how schools should operate.

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Troy Herring
May 20, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Michael Kleinfelt, Windermere High School

Michael Kleinfelt is in his first year as the student resource deputy at Windermere High School.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 20, 2020

Breyana Landry takes on mask mission

Everyone at Ocoee City Hall is wearing masks sewn by Breyana Landry, a family member of an employee in the city clerk’s office.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
May 20, 2020

Bridgewater teacher loses everything in house fire

Danny Cortolillo is without a home after a fire destroyed his new house in Clermont.

Southwest Orange
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Michael Eng
May 18, 2020

West Orange students earn accolades at 2020 Top Talent

Several West Orange-area students took top honors at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ 2020 Top Talent competition. The performing arts portion of the competition was held virtually Friday, May 15.