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Liz Ramos
August 14, 2025

Disney drive benefits local students, teachers

Cast members donate more than 100,000 school supply items to support Central Florida educators.

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By Kasey Bilodeau
August 8, 2025

Urban green spaces bloom in Winter Garden

More urban gardening will make an impact in the city.

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By Ava Petroski
August 8, 2025

10 tips for success in a new school year

Are you ready for school to start Monday, Aug. 11? Here are ways to help!

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Liz Ramos
August 7, 2025

Sonata Windermere to host back-to-school expo

The expo will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at 13798 Speer Island Drive.

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By Ava Petroski
August 3, 2025

Association supports theme parks across the world

Headquartered in Orlando, the International Association of Amusement Parks ensures theme parks continue to be safe and entertaining.

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By Kasey Bilodeau
July 31, 2025

Rider's guide to the West Orange Trail

Winter Garden cyclists share the importance of bike and trail safety and where to ride the trail.

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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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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 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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