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Paychecks for Patriots job fair set for Nov. 10 in Orlando

Jobs and economy

The Paychecks for Patriots job fair is scheduled for Nov. 10 in Orlando.

Orange County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026

News · Florida

Five Florida Football Teams Clinch District Titles

Around town

DeLand, Seminole, Edgewater and Oviedo won district titles, while East Ridge recorded its first since 2008.

Orange County Florida DeskOct 24, 2026

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Brian Jones enters Orange County Commission District 4 race

Local government

Brian Jones is identified as a candidate for Orange County Commission District 4 in the 2026 election.

Orange County Florida DeskOct 13, 2026

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Warnings begin for speed cameras at 20 Orlando schools

Around town

School-zone speed cameras in Orlando have begun issuing warnings at 20 schools.

Orange County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026

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Cherokee School to Become Arts and Technology Magnet High School

Schools

Cherokee School in Orlando is set to become a magnet high school focused on arts and technology, WESH reported.

Orange County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026

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OCPS discusses possible fees for school-associated teams

Around town

Orange County Public Schools is discussing whether teams connected with its schools should pay to use district facilities.

Orange County Florida DeskSep 30, 2026

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Orange commissioners accept Shingle Creek development plans

Local government

Orange County commissioners accepted plans for development near Shingle Creek after previously rejecting them.

Orange County Florida DeskSep 30, 2026

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Edgewater approves AI data-center ban as Orange County weighs moratorium

Around town

Edgewater has approved a ban on AI data centers while Orange County considers whether to impose a moratorium.

Orange County Florida DeskSep 15, 2026

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Edgewater Moves Ahead of Windermere in Week 3 Report

Around town

Edgewater moved in front of Windermere during a Week 3 football game, while Lake Mary remained part of the live-report picture.

Orange County Florida DeskSep 6, 2026