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.
Route delays, late arrivals expected due to Osceola school bus driver shortage
Officials say there will be route delays, late pick-ups and late-arriving students these first few weeks.
Central Florida back-to-school guide: What you need to know about mask rules and more
Thousands of students head back to class on Tuesday.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Officers walk daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer to 1st day of kindergarten
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Central Florida bus driver rescues toddler found wandering in road
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Back to school health concerns
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Back to school motivation
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Orange County prepares for school by detailing COVID protocols
Over 209,000 students are ready to return to the classroom. Orange County says the key to keeping schools safe is by keeping the community safe.
Anxiety looms as parents prepare kids to go back to school
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Monday
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Today is the final day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
Today is the final day of Florida's back to school sales tax holiday
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
One on One with Orange County Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
RSV infections rising among children
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.