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Liz Ramos
February 6, 2026

Foundation Academy announces new president

Dr. Jeff Lawrence will be the new president. He previously served as the director of spiritual development.

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Liz Ramos
February 6, 2026

West Orange County students place in OCPS Culinary Competition

Students from Horizon, Ocoee, Olympia and West Orange high schools placed in the top three in various categories.

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Liz Ramos
February 5, 2026

School zone cameras now live at two Winter Garden schools

Esteem Academy and Whispering Oak Elementary School will have school zone cameras that could result in a $100 fine for speeding after warning period.

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Liz Ramos
February 2, 2026

Two Southwest Orange middle school students place in Spanish bee

Hamlin Middle School's Pedro Nascimento placed first and Horizon West Middle School's Kaori Arce placed third in Orange County Public Schools' Spanish Spelling Bee.

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Liz Ramos
February 2, 2026

Two Southwest Orange educators named OCPS Stellar Award winners

Bridgewater Middle School's Amy Klaber is Principal of the Year, and Water Spring Elementary School's Gabriela Cardani is the Support Person of the Year.

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Liz Ramos
February 1, 2026

All OCPS schools to open Feb. 2 except Summerlake Elementary

Summerlake Elementary School will be closed due to facility issues caused by the recent extreme cold.

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Liz Ramos
January 29, 2026

Horizon High celebrates BigFuture scholarship winners

At least three students received $500 scholarships.

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Leticia Silva
January 28, 2026

West Orange Scholarship Foundation partners with Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund

The partnership was made to better support students who have been directly impacted by cancer in their families by providing them with scholarships.

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Leticia Silva
January 28, 2026

Windermere High School preps for Dance Marathon

Windermere High SGA students are raising funds to then donate to the Children's Miracle Network.

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Leticia Silva
January 27, 2026

Beyond the books: How Thornebrooke Elementary cultivates lifelong friendships

The program brings fourth- and fifth-graders together with students with special learning needs through Barracuda Buddies.

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Leticia Silva
January 27, 2026

State of the Academy: Foundation Academy looks into the past and future

Foundation Academy held its annual State of the Academy to inform parents and educators of accomplishments and future goals.

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January 27, 2026

BREAKING: Police: Summerport shooting victim sustains life-threatening injuries

Several roads are blocked, and residents have been told to shelter in their homes as police continue to investigate.

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Leticia Silva
January 26, 2026

Two Southwest Orange County schools named Apple Distinguished Schools

Orange County Public Schools announced four schools in the district have been recognized for their excellence in innovation and technology.

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Liz Ramos
January 26, 2026

OCPS kicks off district-wide reading challenge

Let's Read, OCPS! will take place from Monday, Jan. 26, to Thursday, April 30.

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Liz Ramos
January 23, 2026

Dr. Phillips High alumna nominated for Television Academy Foundation award

Elizaveta Makarenko has been nominated in the Animation Series category for "Beautify," which she wrote, produced and directed.

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