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Summer hunger gap leaves Central Florida families struggling as demand for kids’ meals surges Original

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By Sam Martello 
| WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)
ORLANDO, Fla. — We’re just one week into summer, and for thousands of Central Florida kids, that means losing reliable access to food. It’s called the “summer hunger gap,” when school meals disappear and families are left to cover the cost of breakfast and lunch. “When school is out, they may not get a meal,” Keith Wolling, a Second Harvest volunteer, said. It’s a serious concern for many families in Central Florida.
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OCPS addresses concerns at State of the Schools’ Address

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By Sam Martello 
| Yahoo
OCPS addresses concerns at State of the Schools’ Address Orange County Public Schools is sharing the challenges it faces for the next school year. The district hosted its annual State of the Schools Address on Tuesday morning. Leaders cited budget cuts and lower enrollment, which Channel 9 has told you about since December, as a few reasons for the changes being made. From school consolidations to budget cuts, OCPS is feeling the financial pinch.
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Why are OCPS schools closing? Channel 9 breaks down the latest from the district Original

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By Sam Martello 
| WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Students at seven Orange County Public Schools were in class for the final time on Wednesday. Those students will be moved into other schools in the fall. Orange County leaders said they were forced to make this decision due to financial constraints and a significant decline in enrollment. “This is their last time in their school,” Scott Howat, the Chief Communications Officer for OCPS, said.
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