Jake Petroski for a better village

05/17/2026

05/13/2026

Please help one of our families if you can.

Thornebrooke Families, The Novik family: Boris, Kaila, and Charlotte, a 4th grader at Thornebrooke Elementary, were devastated by a sudden house fire on May 11. While we are incredibly grateful that they are safe, they have experienced a total loss of their home and belongings and now face the overwhelming task of rebuilding. As a community, we want to support them during this difficult time. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/the-foundation-for-orange-county-public-schools-inc/support-novak-family

04/21/2026

Great news!

Major win for Orange County today! Mayor Demings and the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to terminate ICE’s involvement in the county’s Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA), transitioning to a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) instead.

This is the direct result of over a year of tireless advocacy from community groups, faith leaders, and immigrant families. The Orange County jail and residents should not bear the financial burden of housing people with no local criminal charges, separating families and destabilizing neighborhoods. Today, our elected officials chose moral leadership over complicity.

04/13/2026

Thank you teachers!

03/29/2026

Come see Olympia High School’s production of The Lightning Thief, showing this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7.

03/28/2026

Attention teachers. You are stronger together. Please consider joining the union. They are your voice when it is needed most.