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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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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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By Ava Petroski
June 27, 2025

Foundation Academy theater camp produces Disney show

Students performed “Finding Nemo KIDS” at the end of a five-day camp.

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Liz Ramos
June 27, 2025

OCPS students make improvements in state testing

Orange County Public Schools's achievement levels increased or remained the same in 20 of the 21 reported subject areas and grade levels from last year.

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By Avery Bangsund
June 26, 2025

Bittersweet summer ahead for graduates

Avery Bangsund shares how she's making the most of her last summer before going to college.

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Liz Ramos
June 20, 2025

Student writers take over Observer Summer School Zone

Avery Bangsund, Ava Petroski and Kasey Bilodeau will be writing about topics of importance and interest to them and their peers.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 19, 2025

Winter Garden Squeeze announces free tickets for kids for remainder of 2025

In partnership with local preschool The Learning Experience, all kids 12 and under get in free to the Squeeze’s remaining home games.

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