Florida faces critical 2022 elections
The 2022 election year has begun, with key seats up for grabs. Floridians will vote in major elections for governor, U.S. senators and U.S. house seats. Governor Incumbent governor Ron…
Pandemic, online shopping contribute to subdued Black Friday
This year, the pandemic and the increased availability of online deals contributed to decreased in store Black Friday shopping. “With the smoothing out of demand throughout the entire season, peak…
School board faces loss of salary for mask mandates
Update: the 60-day mask mandate expired Saturday, Oct. 30 without renewal. Students can once again opt out with a parent note. Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis passed an executive…
Front Bottoms rock the Hard Rock Live
Folk punk band the Front Bottoms gave an explosive performance to hundreds in the Hard Rock Live on Sept. 22, their seventh stop on a rescheduled tour across the country.…
OCPS faces shortage of bus drivers
As of the first day of the 2021-2022 school year, Orange County Public Schools still had 100 open bus driver positions, and 32 bus routes still needed a driver. The…
Residents should reevaluate turf grass lawns
On sunday Las Vegas water officials announced plans to pressure the Nevada legislature to outlaw the use of “ornamental grass.” The nonfunctional turf makes up 40% of Nevada’s remaining grass,…
Plaque memorializes beloved teacher
When veteran teacher Sarah Kittrell retired after 44 years in 2013, as a tribute to her the upstairs 200 hallway became Sarah Kittrell Hall, complete with a mural reading “Mama…
Coronavirus vaccine eligibility expands in Florida
On Monday, March 1 Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order that expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination across Florida to include K-12 teachers, law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50…
Cafeteria serves soul food in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, OCPS will serve soul food in the cafeteria tomorrow at both lunches. “ displays the sheer determination of the enslaved African to make the…
Voter suppression remains an issue in 2020 election
Sources: American Bar Association, Politico, The Sentencing Project, Election Law Journal, CNN