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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 30, 2023

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Dec 30, 2023

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

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City of Orlando Update on Pulse Memorial

By Orlando Standard Report | Dec 27, 2023

This update is meant to further transparency around the City of Orlando’s development of a permanent memorial on the Pulse site and continue to keep the community updated on those efforts.

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Pulse Memorial Update December 18, 2023

By Orlando Standard Report | Dec 27, 2023

A few weeks ago, the City of Orlando took ownership of the Pulse site, with a goal of creating a permanent memorial for the 49 angels taken on June 12, 2016.

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Camping World Stadium Preparing for Two Bowl Games

By Orlando Standard | Dec 26, 2023

Camping World Stadium in Orlando is gearing up for two exciting bowl games, with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer personally involved in the preparations. On Wednesday, December 27, Mayor Dyer will be working alongside the stadium staff to help prepare for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, where Kansas State and NC State will face off on Thursday. Mayor Dyer will be assisting with installing signage for game day.The Pop-Tarts Bowl is expected to draw a crowd of 40,000 fans and will be televised nationally by ESPN, putting the spotlight on Central Florida and positioning Orlando as a top sports...

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 23, 2023

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Dec 23, 2023

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

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Annual Holiday Giveaway to Benefit Reeves Terrace Children

By Orlando Standard | Dec 22, 2023

In observance of Christmas, City Hall and all city offices will be closed on December 25 and 26. Residential trash collection will also be suspended on December 25. Residents are reminded to place their carts at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26.Last Friday, December 22, 2023, District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, along with Orlando firefighters, Orlando police officers, and Santa Claus, celebrated the 22nd annual holiday giveaway in Reeves Terrace. The event involved the distribution of nearly 130 kick scooters to children aged five to 15 who...

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Licensing: which professional licenses in Orange County expire in November?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 20, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in November in Orange County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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Update on the Monument at the Pulse Club Site

By Orlando Standard | Dec 19, 2023

December 19, 2023 – ORLANDO, FL – The City of Orlando has provided an update on the development of a permanent monument at the Pulse club site, aiming to increase transparency and keep the community informed about the progress.Since acquiring the site in October, the municipality has been taking steps to move the project forward. Mayor Dyer met with the board of directors of the OnePulse Foundation on November 27 to understand the work done so far in creating the memorial. During the meeting, it was agreed that the township would share the task of designing the monument....

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Pulse Memorial Update: City of Orlando Takes Lead in Creating Permanent Memorial

By Orlando Standard | Dec 18, 2023

In a recent development, the City of Orlando has taken ownership of the Pulse site, with the aim of creating a lasting memorial for the 49 angels who were tragically taken on June 12, 2016. Mayor Buddy Dyer has been actively involved in understanding the impact of the dissolution of the onePULSE Foundation and gaining insights into the progress made thus far on the memorial."The City of Orlando remains committed to working with the families of the victims and the survivors to ensure that the memorial honors the lives taken, those impacted by the tragedy, and pays tribute...

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 16, 2023

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Dec 16, 2023

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

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More Alaska Native students enrolled in Orange County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Dec 15, 2023

In Orange County schools, 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.

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More multiracial students enrolled in Orange County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Dec 14, 2023

There were 5,581 multiracial students enrolled in Orange County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Orange County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 13, 2023

In Orange County schools, 4.7% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Orange County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Orlando Standard | Dec 12, 2023

There were 91,477 Hispanic students enrolled in Orange County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Orange County Education: 50,658 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Dec 11, 2023

In Orange County schools, 24.3% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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City Council Highlights – December 11, 2023

By Orlando Standard | Dec 11, 2023

In the latest City Council meeting held on December 11, 2023, several important topics were discussed and decisions were made that will impact the community. Here are the highlights from the meeting:Firstly, with the holiday season upon us, the City Council took a moment to extend their warm wishes to the community. They wished a Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating and a joyous holiday season to all Orlando residents. Additionally, the Council announced the return of the highly popular holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park. On Saturday, December 23 at 8 p.m., 500...

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Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds: December 18, 2023

By Orlando Standard Report | Dec 11, 2023

On or after December 18, 2023, the City of Orlando will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Office for the release of program funds under Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act