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OFM_Feature_10thAnn - FINAL_Pages 10 / 29 / 20 3 : 40 PM Page 3 The Stories Thought - provoking articles , celebrity 5 / 17 Finding Acceptance We took a very in - depth look at what life is like for the local Muslim community and how they’ve been embraced in Central Florida despite rampant Islamophobia across the country . 10 / 16 History in Rio Oviedo High School graduate Jenny Simpson made history at the Rio 11 / 17 Olympics when she took the bronze medal in the women’s 1,500 - meter race , becoming the first American to ever medal in that competition . Close to Home Central Florida became a hotbed for human trafficking and we examined its many forms and how Orange County was responding to the crisis with several proactive mea - sures and resources that helped raise awareness . 2 / 18 The Opioid 11 / 16 Crisis Arnold Palmer With opioid - related deaths When Palmer passed the golf world lost a legend , but Orlando lost an rising dramatically , we talked icon . In our November 2016 issue , we put the “ King ” on our cover and with area families who have spoke with locals about the impact he made in the community from been touched by the crisis per - children’s health care to his charitable work with Arnie’s Army . sonally and the local organiza - tions that are providing much - needed support . 3 / 18 A Matter of Time In the wake of the tragedy at Pulse nightclub , local law enforcement , health care offi - cials and more shared how they prepare and train to be ready 3 / 17 for the next terror attack . Star High School Athletes Each high school sports season , we spotlight the top varsity athletes the from across the region . Over the years , we’ve had chance to feature several who have reached pro levels including current NBA players Anfernee Simons , Nassir Little and RJ Barrett . 22 ORLANDO FAMILY november 2020 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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OFM_Feature_10thAnn - FINAL_Pages 10 / 29 / 20 4 : 44 PM Page 4 interviews and other insightful looks at our region OFM : APerfect 3 / 19 Ties That Bind While many people have been using genetic testing to trace their family roots , the process has other uses as well like helping to catch criminals and assessing future health risks . 4 / 18 School Safety With news of school shootings across the country dominating the 6 / 19 headlines , we found out how local districts were prioritizing safety and Best of the Best having difficult conversations with students and their families . Each year , we spend months and months scouring the Greater Orlando region for the best food and drink items , retail shops , best fitness classes , beauty treatments and more . Because of the pandemic we shifted this year’s list to December , so be on the lookout for what we have in store . 3 / 20 For the Kids 10 / 18 Ryan Seacrest and his sister The Grand Prize spoke to us about their founda - In this issue , we caught up with some Central Floridians who tested tion and their involvement in Family Feud , their knowledge and skill by competing on game shows like helping hospitalized Orlando - and Wheel of Fortune . Jeopardy ! area children find happiness during their most difficult days . 4 / 20 A New Reality The arrival of COVID - 19 changed everything and our first story in a series of pandemic coverage examined the challenges facing state and local leadership . 11 / 18 Stand Your Ground Florida’s controversial “ stand your ground ” law has long been a hot - button issue and we spoke with folks on both sides to find out what makes it so divisive . ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM november 2020 ORLANDO FAMILY 23
