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U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon Preparations Underway in Orlando

By Orlando Standard | Jan 31, 2024

In preparation for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon in downtown Orlando, city officials and event organizers are working diligently to ensure a smooth and successful event. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with Greater Orlando Sports Commission President & CEO Jason Siegel and Track Shack Co-Owner Jon Hughes, will be leading the efforts to prepare the city for this prestigious event. On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Mayor Dyer, Siegel, and Hughes will be working alongside city employees and event organizers to install barricades and close roads along the marathon...

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

By Orlando Standard | Jan 28, 2024

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

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Orange County residents have median age of 36 by 2021

By Orlando Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Orange County residents have a median age of 36-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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FDA: 3 companies in cities within Orange County received 5 citations in Q4 2023

By Orlando Standard | Jan 21, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Orange County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

By Orlando Standard | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Jan 20, 2024

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

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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon Update

By Orlando Standard Report | Jan 19, 2024

Orlando will soon welcome the nation's elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Which former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Orlando Standard | Jan 13, 2024

These former Orlando Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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Orlando Standard area weekly mass times

By Orlando Standard | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Orange County Education: 425 Alaska Native students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Orange County Education: 6,179 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 12, 2024

There were 6,179 multiracial students enrolled in Orange County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 4.7% of Orange County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 11, 2024

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

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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon set to take place in Orlando

By Orlando Standard | Jan 11, 2024

Orlando is gearing up to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, where the nation's top male and female long-distance runners will compete for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The event, scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10am EST, will take place in downtown Orlando and its surrounding neighborhoods. The City of Orlando, in collaboration with Orange County, Track Shack Events, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Visit Orlando, USA Track & Field, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, is proud to host...

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 43.4% of Orange County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 10, 2024

There were 94,167 Hispanic students enrolled in Orange County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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White students made up 25.2% of Orange County districts enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 9, 2024

In Orange County districts, 25.2% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon Update

By Orlando Standard Report | Jan 9, 2024

This Thursday, January 11, 2024, the City of Orlando, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission and Track Shack Events will update the community onthe latest preparations and what to expect as it relates to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon that will be hosted in downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

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Black students made up 23.4% of Orange County districts enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Orlando Standard | Jan 8, 2024

There were 50,711 Black students enrolled in Orange County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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City Council Highlights - January 8, 2024

By Orlando Standard | Jan 8, 2024

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City Hall and all city offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024. Despite the closure, residential trash pickup will occur as usual.The City Council meeting on January 8, 2024, began by acknowledging the work of the city's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission in honoring the legacy of Dr. King. The MLK Commission, along with city staff, organizes meaningful events that recognize Dr. King's values throughout the community. Marcia Hope Goodwin, the city's Director of Community Affairs, gave a brief presentation on...

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City Council Highlights – January 22, 2024

By Orlando Standard | Jan 8, 2024

In the latest City Council meeting held on January 22, 2024, several important topics were discussed and announced. Here are the key highlights:Firstly, the Council took a moment to honor the retirement of two long-serving members of the Public Works team, Kevin Hoolihan and Lee-Ann Snipes. With a combined eighty-four years of dedicated service to the City of Orlando, their contributions were recognized and celebrated. Public Works Director Corey Knight was called upon to join in honoring their achievements.In a significant announcement, it was revealed that Orlando...