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Some Orange County residents push back against planned magnet school
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (582+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Orange County Public Schools looking to reopen a centuries-old building by transforming it into a one-of-a-kind arts and entertainment magnet school. Officials say the project has been years in the making " the historic Cherokee School is a building…...
Brevard youth organization hosts conference featuring Urban Meyer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) MELBOURNE, Fla. "Brevard County youth organization, 321 Empowerment, is aiming to inspire and educate young students to reach their potential by giving them lessons outside of school curriculum. The group partnered with Brevard Public Schools and Eastern Florida State College to…...
Study shows dried-up lake bed could be impacting lung health
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) RIVERSIDE, Calif. " The Salton Sea has been shrinking for decades, killing off fish species and making life for residents like Nancy Del Castillo very difficult. "It is going to be good for me to see water all the time, and…...
National Autism Association: Children with autism 160 times more likely to drown
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (499+ words) WINTER PARK, Fla. "It's a shocking reality: each year, there are more than 4, 000 drowning deaths across the country, according to the CDC. The state of Florida consistently ranks among the states with the highest unintentional drowning deaths each year. Children with…...
Orange County Schools developing AI policy for classrooms
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (418+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Artificial intelligence is bringing real world challenges into our classrooms. Orange County School Board members are listening to parents" concerns while working to come up with a new policy to regulate its use. Alexandra Ale has two daughters…...
Volunteer helps to 'give kids the world"
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (386+ words) KISSIMMEE, Fla. "For critically ill children, the possibility of taking a weeklong vacation with their families may seem impossible. A local nonprofit and thousands of Central Florida volunteers like Everyday Hero Donna Miller make it a little easier for those…...
Summer youth program boosts students with STEM skills
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (461+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Some Central Florida students are heading back to classes with fresh skillsets to focus on future careers. Career Source Central Florida offers a Summer Youth Program that is a month of training to explore various careers and to…...
Sumter county schools donate buses to youth center
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. "Sumter County students are wrapping up their first couple weeks of school. They were the last central Florida district to return to the classroom. As after school programs roll out, it just got a lot easier for…...
Most Orange County parents oppose changing high school start times, survey shows
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (474+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Orange County parents have made their voices clear when it comes to changing school start times. A new survey conducted by the district shows a majority of parents, students and staff are opposed to moving back the first…...
Everyday Hero uses cycling to support kids and mental health
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "A group of Central Florida friends bonded by their love of cycling are now turning that passion into purpose. Through the Keep Pedaling Foundation, they're helping kids and adults ride toward better health " both physically and mentally. This…...