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Back to School

Safety is a top priority as Volusia County kids head back to 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.

August 15, 2022 6:32am EDT
Seminole County's school bus app issues show improvement on second day of classes

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.

August 11, 2022 7:49pm EDT
Volusia County lays out security plans ahead of new school year

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.

August 11, 2022 6:43am EDT
Back-to-school in Central Florida: Teacher shortages, bus driver call-outs on the first day of class

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.

August 10, 2022 8:06am EDT
Orange, Seminole and Brevard families return to paying for meals this 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.

August 10, 2022 5:36am EDT
Florida schools still need more teachers, bus drivers before school starts

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.

August 3, 2022 11:00pm EDT
5 new schools to open in Orange County this month

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.

August 1, 2022 12:47pm EDT
Watch: New safety lights installed on Osceola school buses to make them more visible in low-light areas

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.

July 27, 2022 9:39am EDT
Hundreds of backpacks given away at Orange County Sheriff's Office Back to School Bash

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.

July 16, 2022 2:16pm EDT
Winter Park police host 'Back To School Supply Drive' for children in need

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.

July 9, 2022 12:14pm EDT
Alachua County Public Schools steps back from decision requiring students have clear backpacks

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.

June 28, 2022 6:37pm EDT
Florida orders school boards to relax mask rules or risk pay

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.

August 22, 2021 1:06pm EDT
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks

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.

August 18, 2021 6:31pm EDT
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks

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.

August 18, 2021 12:01pm EDT
Osceola County mandates masks for most students with opt-out choice

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.

August 18, 2021 12:01pm EDT
Volusia County students begin school year: What to know

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.

August 16, 2021 12:29pm EDT
Route delays, late arrivals expected due to Osceola school bus driver shortage

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.

August 12, 2021 8:29am EDT
Central Florida back-to-school guide: What you need to know about mask rules and more

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.

August 12, 2021 5:26am EDT
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find

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.

August 11, 2021 4:08pm EDT
Officers walk daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer to 1st day of kindergarten

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.

August 11, 2021 5:24am EDT
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