Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates

Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.

Getting back into school routines
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Getting back into school routines

School is almost here and now kids need to get back on track with a routine schedule. Experts say a little bit of planning can go a very long way.

School is almost here and now kids need to get back on track with a routine schedule. Experts say a little bit of planning can go a very long way.

Adjusting your sleep schedule for school
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Adjusting your sleep schedule for school

It may be even more difficult for many kids to get a good night's sleep as they transition from distance learning to in-person classroom learning. But experts say some small changes can make a big difference.

It may be even more difficult for many kids to get a good night's sleep as they transition from distance learning to in-person classroom learning. But experts say some small changes can make a big difference.

The physical benefits of face-to-face learning
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The physical benefits of face-to-face learning

Keith Brazendale, assistant professor of health sciences at UCF, talks to Good Day Orlando about the benefits for kids doing in-person learning.

Keith Brazendale, assistant professor of health sciences at UCF, talks to Good Day Orlando about the benefits for kids doing in-person learning.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year

With health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

With health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

School bus traffic laws you need to know before school kicks back up

School bus traffic laws you need to know before school kicks back up

When in a school zone, lower your speed and increase your awareness. It is illegal to use your handheld mobile device while driving through one.

When in a school zone, lower your speed and increase your awareness. It is illegal to use your handheld mobile device while driving through one.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
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Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year

Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
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Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year

Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing

State economists estimate Floridians will save $69.4 million during the 10-day period, cutting state revenue by $53.3 million and reducing local tax dollars by $16.1 million.

State economists estimate Floridians will save $69.4 million during the 10-day period, cutting state revenue by $53.3 million and reducing local tax dollars by $16.1 million.