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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 15, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

The area's past is full of interesting characters and stories.

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Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
July 14, 2020

BREAKING: School Board to reconvene Friday morning for reopening decision

The 10-hour School Board meeting ended with a motion to table discussion and reconvene 9 a.m. Friday, July 17.

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News

Michael Eng
July 14, 2020

BREAKING: Orlando Health: The 98% positive statistic is incorrect

The health care system is clarifying its statistics regarding the percentage of positive cases at its hospitals

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News

Observer Staff
July 14, 2020

Orange County School Board considers changing school start date

The Orange County School Board is expected to vote on moving the start of the school year, as well as a school reopening plan.

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Michael Eng
July 14, 2020

Keene’s Pointe estate sells for $1.8 million

A home in the Keene’s Pointe community in Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate transactions from June 29 to July 2.

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Real Estate

Michael Eng
July 13, 2020

Parents: Here is how to provide input on schools reopening

The Orange County School Board will begin taking comments at noon, Tuesday, July 14.

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News

Guest Author
July 9, 2020

THE MASKED READER: 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein

When I was a little kid, my mom read “The Giving Tree” to me very often. So much so, in fact, that this book became a staple of my childhood. Indeed, I’m extremely happy to review this book!

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Neighborhood

Guest Author
July 9, 2020

Thornebrooke Elementary School Odyssey team crowned world champions

Despite the COVID-19 shutdowns and some technical difficulties, the Thornebrooke Elementary School A Team managed to pull off a world-champion win against 60 other teams in the Division 1, Problem 2 category of the Odyssey of the Mind Virtual World Finals

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Amy Quesinberry Price
July 8, 2020

West Orange chamber to host Simon T. Bailey virtual experience

Bailey is an American speaker, author, life coach and entrepreneur.

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Your Town

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

Local Girl Scout builds training facility for Winter Garden ranch

West Orange High graduate Amber Wilkison recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project, a new training facility for Soul Haven Ranch.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

County to find cause for water loss in Horizon West pond

After a county-owned pond in the Independence community seemed to fully drain itself, officials have hired a consultant to conduct tests.

Southwest Orange
News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

School Board discusses reopening plans, OCPSLaunchEd@Home

County school officials said the proposed option would offer flexibility for students and families.

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News

Danielle Hendrix
July 8, 2020

Horizon West henna artist creates designs from the heart

Horizon West resident and henna artist Kesha Patel finds her creative outlet and self-expression in the ancient art form.

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News

Michael Eng
July 7, 2020

BREAKING: Orange County Public Schools will not host live graduations

Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins announced the decision Monday, July 7, to parents. 

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Michael Eng
July 6, 2020

BREAKING: Florida school districts must open schools next month

Florida Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Monday issued an emergency order requiring all school boards and charter school governing boards to open brick-and-mortar schools beginning in August.

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