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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Burn ban in effect in Orange County

The local drought index reached 500 on March 31, which triggered the county’s burn ban ordinance.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 1, 2020

Sewing machines: Local group creating, donating face masks

Through the Army of Masks Facebook groups, West Orange-area residents have been sewing fabric face masks for those on the front lines of the coronavirus 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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

This week in West Orange County history

Do you remember these names, faces and places from West Orange County's history?

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Maxwell commits to printing protection for medical personnel

Barry Maxwell is giving away his medical face shields for free to individuals, hospitals and medical offices.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

COVID-19 closures impact preschools

Although adjusting to a new normal has posed a challenge for parents, the extra family time has been a silver lining.

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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.

Southwest Orange
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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.

Southwest Orange
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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Private schools adapt to COVID-19 world

Like public schools, local private schools have closed campuses and moved classes online.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Hugo Cancel Pagan of Spring Lake Elementary

Hugo Cancel Pagan has been at Spring Lake Elementary for two years as a bilingual paraprofessional.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Orange County closes COVID-19 rent assistance hotline, web application

Due to an overwhelming response from residents, the hotline and website application will close at 5 p.m. on April 1.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2020

County changes testing criteria at convention center

Orange County no longer is limiting coronavirus testing to those 65 and older at the regional drive-thru center.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 31, 2020

Angela Campbell promoted to second-in-command

Oakland Police Department Lt. Angela Campbell was hired as a reserve officer in 2009.

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