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Orange County voters will decide whether to change the county’s charter to protect the Split Oak Forest from the road and any future development. FILE PHOTO

Orange County voters will decide whether to change the county’s charter to protect the Split Oak Forest from the road and any future development. FILE PHOTO

A Forest, a Lawsuit and an Election: Orange County voters could decide future of Split Oak

Charlie Reed - For the News-Gazette
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
By Charlie Reed For the News-Gazette The Osceola and Orange County commissions already have signed off on a new road through Split Oak Forest, which straddles the two counties. But voters could disrupt the controversial plan on Election Day.
Osceola County School District

Osceola County School District

Here are the Osceola School District Administrators of the Year

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Each year, the Osceola School District recognizes exemplary principals, assistant principals, and district administrators for their outstanding contributions to increase student performance, to promote safe learning environments, and to establish partnerships with parents and community members.
This year, Cypress Cove adopted two nearby fire stations and a sheriff’s office. Meals were prepared by Cypress Cove’s Cheeks Bar and Grill. 

This year, Cypress Cove adopted two nearby fire stations and a sheriff’s office. Meals were prepared by Cypress Cove’s Cheeks Bar and Grill. 

Nudist resort shows support for first responders

News Staff
Sunday, September 20, 2020
On Sept. 11, Cypress Cove Nudist Resort participated in the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association’s (CFHLA) 15th annual Patriot Day Remembrance event, delivering free meals to local first responders. According to CFHLA, the event is held in memory of Sept.
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Poinciana

School district updates learning options

Lisa Concepcion
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Osceola County School District has an update regarding learning options for students during the first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Schools will continue to accommodate parent requests for students to digital learn or face-to-face learn through noon Sept. 18.
PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT As of last week, the Osceola County School District was missing 37,801 books from its school libraries.

PHOTO/OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT As of last week, the Osceola County School District was missing 37,801 books from its school libraries.

Losses at the libraries: School District missing almost 38,000 books

Brian McBride
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Osceola County School District is asking students and parents to return more than 37,000 overdue library books, valued near $750,000, that were taken out last school year. The School District recently posted a plea on its social media platforms asking those who have books to return them.
Osceola County School District

Osceola County School District

Salary talks between School District, union stalls

Charlie Reed
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Salary negotiations between the Osceola County School District and teachers union in remain stalled amid disagreement over a new state law. Gov. Ron DeSantis in June signed a bill requiring teachers be paid a minimum annual salary of $47,500, or as close to that as fiscally possible.
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