Bethune-Cookman University mold, rat issues gain national attention after student outcry
Students at Bethune-Cookman have been rallying about the mold, and unsafe conditions on the school's campus.
Flagler County considers allowing school employees to bring guns on campus
You may have heard talks from school districts in Florida that are considering arming teachers. Flagler County is thinking about arming not just teachers, but any of its school district employees.
Parent outraged over Ocala school permission slip to learn Black National Anthem
Parents in Ocala are outraged over a permission slip sent home with kids attending College Park Elementary School.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Safety is a top priority as Volusia County kids head back to school
Monday is back to school for Volusia County students. Parents like Minelli Santiago are getting ready.
Seminole County's school bus app issues show improvement on second day of classes
Busing kids to school saw a big improvement in Seminole County on day two. On Wednesday, buses were running but the new Ride 360 app had parents confused about if the bus was ever coming.
Volusia County lays out security plans ahead of new school year
Volusia County schools are still preparing for students to return to class on Monday and safety is top of mind.
Back-to-school in Central Florida: Teacher shortages, bus driver call-outs on the first day of class
Thousands of Central Florida kids are headed back to school on Wednesday and there are concerns that teacher shortages and the lack of bus drivers could impact the start of their school year.
Orange, Seminole and Brevard families return to paying for meals this school year
Over the last two years, the federal government has been paying for all students at public schools to eat at no cost because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida schools still need more teachers, bus drivers before school starts
Students and teachers will return to their classrooms over the next few weeks for the start of the school year, despite districts across Central Florida needing more teachers and bus drivers.
5 new schools to open in Orange County this month
Orange County Public Schools to open 5 new schools ahead of the 2022-23 academic year.
Watch: New safety lights installed on Osceola school buses to make them more visible in low-light areas
Drivers will notice new flashing, red safety lights installed on some school buses in Osceola County when students return to their bus stops for the 2022-23 school year.
Hundreds of backpacks given away at Orange County Sheriff's Office Back to School Bash
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Bash, expecting to giveaway hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to students and families.
Winter Park police host 'Back To School Supply Drive' for children in need
The Winter Park Police Department is hosting a "Back To School Supply Drive" for people to donate school supplies for children and schools in need.
Alachua County Public Schools steps back from decision requiring students have clear backpacks
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) on Monday released a statement about requirements calling for clear backpacks for middle and high school students for the 2022-23 school year.
Florida orders school boards to relax mask rules or risk pay
School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving them 48 hours to walk back their decisions to require masks for all students.
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Osceola County mandates masks for most students with opt-out choice
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
Volusia County students begin school year: What to know
For example, all adults must wear masks indoors at schools. That rule will be in effect for 30 days from Monday. Masks remain optional for students.