YEAR IN PHOTOS: April 2020

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. Published April 2, 2020.

The Konikov family learned how to celebrate Passover in a different way this year. Published April 9, 2020.

Ocoee-based LuBelle’s Cakes created cookies to thank doctors and nurses for their hard work. Published April 16, 2020.

Dr. Charlotte Charfen, emergency physician and owner of the Oakland Manor House, battled the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Florida. Published April 16, 2020.

After being furloughed from Disney because of the coronavirus pandemic, Emily Lartigue started the Cast Member Pantry to help feed her fellow cast members. Published April 30, 2020.

Janette Exton, center, and her daughters — Rileymarie, Cataleya, Madison and Kiehanna — loved seeing their Windermere Elementary School teachers drive by during a post-pandemic parade. Published April 2, 2020.

Through the Army of Masks Facebook groups, Erin Morris — pictured with son, Ronan — sewed fabric face masks for those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 2, 2020.

“Family Style: Co-op Kitchen” started as a simple gaming project during West Orange High alum Ryan Feldman’s senior year at Cornell. Then, it turned into an international hit. Published April 23, 2020.

Mindy Hungerford, of Paint Life, painted the town — not red — but with motivational messages. Published April 9, 2020.

FLAG of Central Florida co-founders David Linn and Jason Hoffman worked with volunteers to help those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting local restaurants. Published April 23, 2020.

Fashion designer Sentia McKoy went from sewing dresses to face masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Published April 16, 2020.

Ocoee High School football standout — and University of Louisville signee — Dexter Rentz Jr. was shot and killed in Orlando Saturday, April 25. Published April 30, 2020.