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Troy Herring
April 9, 2020

Golf provides relief from coronavirus

With many recreational outlets closed due to the coronavirus, golf has proven to be a popular go-to for those looking to escape the real world.

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Tim Freed
April 8, 2020

Families prep for faithful celebrations during quarantine

Under quarantine, West Orange families have found new ways to celebrate Easter and Passover this year.

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Michael Eng
April 8, 2020

Orange County updates Town Center code

A text amendment allows for more pedestrian-focused development.

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Tim Freed
April 7, 2020

Orange County to vote on 446-home project in Horizon West

The subject property sits north of Hartzog Road and east of Avalon Road in Village I.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 3, 2020

Windermere-based Better Man nonprofit offers daily encouragement

The faith-based Better Man Ministries is offering men daily encouragement through short videos.

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Troy Herring
April 2, 2020

OCPS offers resources for those struggling during coronavirus pandemic

With many families and students in need of assistance, OCPS has put together information in order to help people in the community.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Double duty: Windermere High band director balances teaching, serving

Windermere High’s band director, Rob Darragh, also serves as a staff sergeant and squad leader with the Army National Guard’s 13th Army Band.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 2, 2020

Horizon West neighbors spread cheer through chalk

Independence residents have been spreading encouragement and positivity to others through sidewalk chalk.

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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

New tools, changes coming to AP Program

The AP program is finalizing streamlined AP exam options that would allow students to test at home, depending on the situation in May.

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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

Horizon West nonprofit advocates for suspension of tolls

Horizon West Neighbors Helping Neighbors is circulating a petition to make toll roads free during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tim Freed
April 1, 2020

Gov. DeSantis announces 30-day stay-at-home order

The statewide order will go into effect Thursday night at midnight in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Bender named principal of Summerlake-area relief school

Delaine Bender has been principal of Citrus Elementary School, in Ocoee, for 10 years. Former Freedom High principal Robert Walker is her replacement. Bender will lead the new Summerlake-area elementary school under construction.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Summerport florist spreading smiles with free arrangements

Jo Carter isn’t letting COVID-19 cancellations stop her from spreading joy in the community.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Melissa Hunt, Sand Lake Elementary

Melissa Hunt is in charge of making sure Sand Lake Elementary students have healthy meals each day.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Virus impedes Lucky's swimming tradition

Lucky’s Lake Swim, a daily event for three decades, is temporarily closed until the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

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