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Lovell Elementary media specialist creates evolving library that keeps students excited about learning
APOPKA, Fla. — A+ Teacher Kathryn Gunter has created an evolving, student-centered space at Lovell Elementary School in Apopka that is inviting and helps students feel connected not only to their school but to each other. What You Need To Know. Kathryn Gunter is the media specialist at Lovell...
Florida’s ‘Sinkhole Alley:’ Here’s what homeowners need to know
If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It’s when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj Chopra has researched sinkholes and erosion at the University of Central Florida and said...
Federal crackdown on elder care fraud snags four in Central Florida
Several Central Florida residents are among 193 people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice recently in a nationwide fraud crackdown focused on health care for the elderly and disabled. The Central Florida defendants include 53-year-old Ma Gracia Cadet of Kissimmee and 29-year-old Marques Elijah Green of Windermere. They were...
Time capsule uncovered during Winter Park High School renovations will be displayed
ORLANDO, Fla. – When a large metal barrel was secretly buried by members of the 1985 graduating class of Winter Park High School, Wham’s “Careless Whisper” topped the music charts and ‘New Coke’ infuriated a nation of Coca-Cola fans. Almost four decades later, renovation...
Teens gain work experience through Orlando Summer Youth Employment Program
ORLANDO, Fla. – As WKMG Hits the Road to the 32801 zip code, we are highlighting Orlando’s Summer Youth Employment Program. It’s for teens age 15-19 who live in the city of Orlando and are enrolled in Kidz Zones programs. Bambi McDougald, the youth employment program manager,...
Florida test scores show success of progress monitoring system. See numbers for Central Florida schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday the results of Florida’s second year of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments. This form of state assessments is fairly new, and Florida is the first state to implement this program. It differs...
Apopka Budget Workshop meeting dates announced
Every year, a city's annual budget plays a crucial role in determining how public resources are allocated and utilized. From funding essential services such as public safety and infrastructure to shaping the community's development and priorities, the city's budget reflects its values and goals. Understanding the importance of the annual...
Orange County Helps Nonprofit Build First Permanent Location
Orange County will help a local nonprofit build its first permanent location. Over the past 16 years, Orlando-based IDignity, Inc. has helped more than 30,000 local U.S. citizens, including homeless individuals, obtain lost identification documents needed to access housing, employment, bank accounts, and more. All the while, the nonprofit organization has been without a physical address, bouncing from place to place around the community.
Submit your questions for OMG's Orange County Commission District 1 debate
Do you have a burning question before you head to the polls to vote for your next Orange County commissioner?. If so, here’s your chance. The Observer will host the Orange County Commission District 1 Candidate Debate at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, 7011 Kiran Patel Drive, Winter Garden.
Orlando-area Rep. Amesty resigns as notary, blocking state probe into her conduct
Central Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty resigned her notary commission last month, blocking a probe by the governor’s office into whether she violated the state’s notary laws. The notary division of the governor’s office began an investigation of the freshman lawmaker’s conduct, one of two initiated by a state agency, after the Orlando Sentinel published an investigation in March revealing the ...
Orlando nonprofit seeking help from community after damaged roof: 'I need your support'
An Orlando nonprofit organization needs help from the community after severe roof damage. United Against Poverty Orlando is raising funds for its damaged roof. The nonprofit organization’s executive director tells FOX 35 Orlando the roof is old and has been deteriorating since Hurricane Ian. With heavy rain recently, the roof started collapsing on Thursday.
Ninth Judicial Circuit hopes to impose harsher penalties for 'career criminals'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sending a message to “career criminals” and repeat violent offenders. That’s the goal of a new “Career Criminal Unit” created at the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Now, attorneys are volunteering to push sentencing enhancements forward in provable felony cases. Previously, it was...
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