Orange County School Board advances seven school consolidation rezonings to March 10 public hearing At a Feb. 3 rule-development workshop, Orange County Public Schools staff described seven consolidation proposals to address under-enrollment and the board gave consensus to advance all seven to a March 10 public hearing. Staff cited declining enrollment, ESE unit reassignments and transportation analyses; the public is invited to submit input through Feb. 17.

The Orange County School Board is set to address critical under-enrollment issues with seven school consolidation proposals, but community voices are essential in shaping the future of local education.

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Orange County plans School of Arts and Entertainment at historic Cherokee site Orange County Public Schools presented plans on Nov. 6, 2025 to convert the historic Cherokee School into a 9–12 School of Arts and Entertainment focused on cinematic arts, sound design and emerging media. The district has budgeted about $67 million in capital funds for renovation and is seeking roughly $25 million in private fundraising for state‑

A groundbreaking proposal to transform the historic Cherokee School into a cutting-edge School of Arts and Entertainment could redefine creative education in Orange County!

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Orlando evaluates long-term vendor for school zone speed camera implementation City officials discuss concerns over RFP vendor choice and technology longevity.

Orlando's council meeting reveals deep divisions over a decade-long contract for school zone speed cameras, raising crucial questions about vendor reliability and technology choices.

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