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Orlando celebrates grand opening of state-of-the-art Fire Station 11

By Orlando Standard | May 13, 2024

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Orlando Fire Chief Charlie Salazar and Orlando Firefighters celebrated the grand opening of the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11, “The Beast of the East.”

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Orlando celebrates graduation of Kidz Zone students with scholarship awards

By Orlando Standard | May 13, 2024

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join City Commissioners to celebrate the graduation of 85 students from the Orlando Kidz Zone program. The ceremony will honor students from all four Kidz Zones - Engelwood, Mercy Drive, Parramore and Holden Heights - as well as other City of Orlando programs such as Youth Employment. The event will also see a record 35 scholarships being awarded.

Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Orlando Standard | May 12, 2024

This former Orlando Standard area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Orlando Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Orlando Engineers Highlight Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements

By Orlando Standard | May 7, 2024

The City of Orlando's Public Works Department is inviting media partners to a demonstration highlighting ongoing stormwater management efforts. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m., will take place in the Washington Shores neighborhood at the corner of Roseboro Street and Bruton Boulevard.

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6,043 illegal aliens arrive at Orlando airport during eight month span

By Orlando Standard | May 7, 2024

New data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that 6,043 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela entered the country through the Orlando, Florida airport between January 2023 and August 2023 through the CHNV program.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Orlando Standard | May 5, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Orlando Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Orlando's Historic Preservation Board calls for photographers for 2025 calendar

By Orlando Standard | May 1, 2024

The City of Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board is inviting photographers to participate in the 2025 Historic Preservation Board Calendar and photography competition. This year, the board is seeking photographs that capture Orlando’s College Park Neighborhood.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 28, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Orlando Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Orlando invites community to 'Planet vs Plastics' themed Earth Day event

By Orlando Standard | Apr 25, 2024

The City of Orlando is inviting downtown professionals, residents, and the community to celebrate Earth Month at the Earth Day Work Day event on Friday, April 26, 2024. The event will take place at City Hall Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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City Council Highlights - April 22, 2024

By Orlando Standard | Apr 22, 2024

City Council Update 4.22.24GENERAL ITEMS OFD Lieutenant Passing It is with a heavy heart that we start our update by recognizing the passing of Orlando Fire Lieutenant Jeffrey Huggins, who was laid to rest this morning. Jeff was kind, compassionate and committed to serving the residents of our community. During this difficult time, we are sending love and support to his family and his colleagues at OFD. Please join us in a moment of silence to recognize Jeff.  D5 Interim City Commissioner Election  We want to remind District 5 residents that the Special Election for the...

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8 companies in cities within Orange County received eight inspections in Q4 2023

By Orlando Standard | Apr 21, 2024

There were eight companies in cities associated with Orange County that received eight FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 21, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Orlando Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Did Orange County students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Geometry FAST tests?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 19, 2024

Orange County FAST results are in, and 47% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Orange County: How many students passed on their Algebra FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 18, 2024

Orange County FAST results are in, and 53.3% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math FAST expectations in Orange County in 2022-23 school year?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 17, 2024

Orange County FAST results are in, and 55.1% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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ELA FAST Expectations: 50% of students in Orange County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Orlando Standard | Apr 16, 2024

Orange County FAST results are in, and 50% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.