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Orlando proposes $7.5M investment for new open access homeless shelter

By Orlando Standard | Sep 3, 2024

The City of Orlando is proposing a $7.5 million investment from Accelerate Orlando funds to establish an Open Access shelter aimed at reducing unsheltered homelessness by 50 percent. This initiative seeks to provide 24/7 accommodations for up to 250 vulnerable community members.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Sep 3, 2024

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

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Orlando Standard | Sep 1, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Orange County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Aug 26, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Orange County districts' student body in the 2023-24 school year was Hispanic, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Orlando Standard | Aug 25, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Blessed Trinity's parishioner: The increase in grocery prices is 'jaw-dropping'

By Orlando Standard | Aug 21, 2024

Irene Sandler, an Orlando resident and member of the Blessed Trinity parish, said "the increase in grocery prices is jaw-dropping" and is caused by the spending policies from Washington D.C.

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Orlando promotes recycling of election signs for clean energy conversion

By Orlando Standard | Aug 21, 2024

The City of Orlando is encouraging residents to recycle their election signs and stands as part of an initiative to reduce landfill waste. The city has established six collection sites where metal frames will be recycled locally, and plastic corflute signs will be transported to NuCycle Energy in Plant City. At NuCycle, the signs will be transformed into Enviro Fuelcubes, which are used to generate electricity and serve as a cleaner alternative to coal.

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City invites community input on Pulse memorial design

By Orlando Standard | Aug 21, 2024

The City of Orlando is inviting the community to participate in the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee meetings scheduled for this week. The committee will meet for two consecutive days to discuss and recommend a conceptual design for a memorial honoring the 49 lives lost during the Pulse tragedy.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Aug 17, 2024

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

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Giant inflatable pigeons to be installed in downtown Orlando

By Orlando Standard | Aug 15, 2024

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, downtown Orlando will feature a unique art installation as part of DTOLive. The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board (DDB), in collaboration with United Arts of Central Florida and Creative City Project, will present an exhibit featuring 16-foot-tall colorful, inflatable pigeons. This installation aims to enhance urban vibrancy, support local businesses, and encourage community engagement. It also invites viewers to reconsider the resilience and adaptability of urban wildlife. The neon pigeons will be displayed through October 17, 2024.

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Orange County School District Education: Fewer students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Aug 14, 2024

For the 2023-24 school year, Orange County School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 208,209 fewer students being enrolled.

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St. Margaret Mary's parishioner: Border policy from Biden-Harris Administration 'has made every state a border state'

By Orlando Standard | Aug 14, 2024

Patty Bender, a Winter Park resident and member of St. Margaret Mary's parish, said the Biden-Harris Administration's border policy "has made every state a border state."

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City Council addresses storm readiness, election participation, and key community projects

By Orlando Standard | Aug 12, 2024

The City Council meeting on August 12, 2024, began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Interim Commissioner Rose. The session addressed several key issues relevant to the community.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Aug 10, 2024

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

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Orlando officials break ground on new fire station

By Orlando Standard | Aug 7, 2024

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz, and Fire Chief Charlie Salazar broke ground on the new Orlando Fire Department Station 6. The event, held on August 7, 2024, marks the beginning of construction for the 15,913-square-foot facility.

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Student body in Orange County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the 15 universities in Orange County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Aug 3, 2024

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

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Incarnation Catholic Church parishioner: JD Vance embodies 'pro-life and family values' for the future of the Republican Party

By Orlando Standard | Aug 2, 2024

Piper Severns, an Orlando resident and member of the Incarnation Catholic Church parish, said JD Vance represents hope and strong values for the future of the Republican Party.

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Orlando prepares for Tropical Storm Debby with safety measures in place

By Orlando Standard | Aug 2, 2024

The City of Orlando is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Debby as it approaches Florida. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and alert for updates over the weekend.