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Orange County moves forward on plans to build private school in Horizon West
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (229+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. " A plan to build a new school in the fast-growing community of Horizon West is taking a step forward. On Wednesday, Orange County's Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval of waivers for a plan to develop a…...
News 6 Educator of the Week: Sophia Franklin
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (103+ words) WKMG News 6 Educator of the Week: Sophia Franklin Congrats to this weeks Educator of the Week: Sophia Franklin a 9-12 grade teacher at Cypress Creek High School Lake Mary considers plan to clean up West Crystal Lake WATCH: Alligator fight erupts…...
Where am I supposed to park?" Neighbors push back on Orange County high school plan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. " Opposition is growing in an Orlando neighborhood as residents push back against a proposal to open a new high school near Lake Cherokee, citing concerns over traffic, parking and safety ahead of a public meeting Monday evening....
Neighbors push back on plan to reopen Orange County school as a magnet school
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) WKMG Neighbors push back on plan to reopen Orange County school as a magnet school Opposition is growing in an Orlando neighborhood as residents push back against a proposal to open a new high school near Lake Cherokee, citing concerns…...
Karen Rodier: Educator of the Week (4/16/26)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) WKMG Karen Rodier: Educator of the Week (4/16/26) Congrats to this weeks Educator of the Week: Karen Rodier, an ESE Teacher at Riverside Elementary School Money Matters: A potential lifeline for Spirit Airlines, as prices could jump for United flights Chanin…...
Seminole County school district exploring out-of-state travel ban due to budget constraints
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) WKMG Seminole County school district exploring out-of-state travel ban due to budget constraints Parents are raising concerns about an out-of-state travel policy change after Seminole County Public Schools denied travel to a tournament in September. Man's body found in Indian…...
Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlash
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (163+ words) WKMG Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlash A decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida's…...
Hundreds of students could be rezoned in Orange County School Board plan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) Orange County School Board discusses rezoning'WKMG Jayna Manohalal, Community Correspondent, Orlando Longwood fertility clinic faced discipline, bankruptcy, lawsuits before closure Orange County School Board discusses rezoning "Something's gotta be done:' New homicide revitalizes debate over finally developing the Compound "Violent…...
Parents upset as Orange County school's track is dug up days before season's start
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (422+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Just days before the start of track season, parents at Legacy Middle School reached out to News 6, mentioning they were concerned after the school's track was suddenly torn up for construction. What was once a running track is…...
Osceola schools considers hiring consultant to get students to re-enroll from private schools
3+ mon, 23+ hour ago (155+ words) WKMG Osceola schools considers hiring consultant to get students to re-enroll from private schools Osceola County School District is considering hiring a third-party consultant to persuade families to return students to district schools, a step that could cost $935 for each…...