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City of Orlando prepares for Hurricane Helene with partial activation of emergency operations center

By Orlando Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Orlando's Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and will partially activate at a Level II on Thursday, September 26, at 9 a.m. Although the storm's path and potential impacts on the Orlando area are still uncertain, city departments are taking necessary precautions to prepare for heavy rainfall and tropical storm-force winds.

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City of Orlando provides update on Hurricane Helene

By Orlando Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Orlando has provided an update regarding Hurricane Helene to keep the community informed. The city experienced minimal impacts during the day, but continued rain and strong winds are expected throughout the evening and overnight.

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Orange County School District Education: 90 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Sep 24, 2024

In Orange County School District, 38% of students identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

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Orange County School District Education: 22 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Sep 24, 2024

White students made up 9% of the Orange County School District's student body in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

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City Council discusses recreation center opening and funding approvals

By Orlando Standard | Sep 23, 2024

The City Council convened on September 23, 2024, to discuss various community initiatives and infrastructure projects. Commissioner Jim Gray led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Orlando Standard | Sep 22, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Sep 21, 2024

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

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42.3% of college applicants to Orange County's 22 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Orlando Standard | Sep 19, 2024

Orange County's 22 universities admitted an estimated 42.3% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Orlando announces intent to request HUD funds for apartment rehabilitation

By Orlando Standard | Sep 17, 2024

The City of Orlando has announced its intent to request the release of funds for a multi-year project aimed at rehabilitating the Governors Manor Apartments. The formal request will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or after October 8, 2024.

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

By Orlando Standard | Sep 16, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Orange County 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 Sept. 16?

By Orlando Standard | Sep 15, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Sep 14, 2024

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

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Orange County School District had most of their students enrolled in 10th-grade during 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Sep 12, 2024

The largest number of students enrolled per grade in Orange County School District during the 2023-24 school year were in the 10th-grade, making up 8.2% of the student body.

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Orlando proclaims September-October as Hispanic Heritage Month with multiple community events

By Orlando Standard | Sep 12, 2024

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council have proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Orlando.

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St. Margaret Mary's parishioner: State of the current economy 'feels worse than the 2010s'

By Orlando Standard | Sep 10, 2024

Patty Bender, a Winter Park resident and member of the St. Margaret Mary parish, said the economy now "feels worse than the 2010s" as prices continue to increase but wages stay stagnant.

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City Council discusses updates on local initiatives and honors community members

By Orlando Standard | Sep 9, 2024

The City Council convened on September 9, 2024, to discuss various updates and recognize significant community contributions.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Orlando Standard | Sep 8, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Florida Education: Decrease in student enrollment in Orange County school districts during 2023-24 school year

By Orlando Standard | Sep 5, 2024

Student enrollment in Orange County school districts decreased, with 216,597 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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Blessed Trinity's parishioner: Alternative energy sources are 'too politically manipulative'

By Orlando Standard | Sep 4, 2024

Stephen Lansing, an Orlando resident and member of the Blessed Trinity parish, said, energy sources outside of fossil fuels are "too politically manipulative" to effectively support the country.