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‘Stunned, devastated and heartbroken:’ Children, neighbors of slain Mount Dora couple speak out
Read full article: ‘Stunned, devastated and heartbroken:’ Children, neighbors of slain Mount Dora couple speak outFollowing the deaths of a retired Mount Dora couple at the Waterman Village senior living complex, the pair’s children are now speaking out to let people know just how much their parents meant to them.
Vigil held in Winter Garden to honor local soldier killed in training exercise
Read full article: Vigil held in Winter Garden to honor local soldier killed in training exerciseSeveral hundred people came together on the football field at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden on Tuesday evening to honor the life of Evan Fitzgibbon, 23, who died in Georgia last week during a training exercise.
These invaluable resources are available to any and all parents in Orange County
Read full article: These invaluable resources are available to any and all parents in Orange CountyRegardless of the why, for parents who might be struggling in any aspect, or simply looking for some direction, there are SO MANY resources available to you and your child.
Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youth
Read full article: Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youthThe parents of a transgender teenager in Texas say in a lawsuit that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Should parents sanitize Halloween candy when kids get home from trick-or-treating?
Read full article: Should parents sanitize Halloween candy when kids get home from trick-or-treating?Many parents are still trying to navigate how they will celebrate Halloween with their kids this year during the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials said individually wrapped goodie bags lined up in yards for families to grab and go is considered a moderate risk. Dr. David Harding Priest said parents do not need to wipe down individual pieces of candy, he told Novant Health readers to just make sure kids wash their hands. The Nemours Children’s Health System said if parents really want to be on the safe side with kids' Halloween candy. Dr. Benjamin Chapman with North Carolina State University said eating candy from food packaging has not been identified as a transmission route of the coronavirus.
Some Orange County parents already want to switch learning options
Read full article: Some Orange County parents already want to switch learning optionsSome Orange County parents already want to switch learning optionsPublished: August 13, 2020, 7:18 pmNow that virtual learning is underway, some Orange County parents say they're realizing the downfalls of virtual school and want to switch to in-person learning.
Staff members & parents anxious as students get ready for virtual learning
Read full article: Staff members & parents anxious as students get ready for virtual learningStaff members & parents anxious as students get ready for virtual learningPublished: August 8, 2020, 11:29 pmHours to go until hundreds of students in Orange County go back to school virtually
More than half the parents in Seminole, Orange are still undecided about school options
Read full article: More than half the parents in Seminole, Orange are still undecided about school optionsMore than half the parents in Seminole, Orange are still undecided about school optionsPublished: July 23, 2020, 6:21 pmMore than half of the parents in both Seminole and Orange Counties have yet to chose on which options they want to send their students to school next month as that decision deadline looms.
Seminole County sees an increase of 911 calls from children during stay-at-home order
Read full article: Seminole County sees an increase of 911 calls from children during stay-at-home orderSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Dispatchers in Seminole County reported Sunday that they received an increase in the number of 911 calls from unattended children during Florida’s stay-at-home order. Seminole County leaders urge parents to sit down with children to ensure they are educated on the following:How and when to call 9-1-1. Make sure children are prepared to communicate their name, address or location, what happened and who needs help. If the home doesn’t have a house phone, ensure children have a fully charged phone on hand. Also make sure children have an emergency contact list readily available.