University of Central Florida begins random COVID-19 testing

Officials said that random testing is done to see how prevalent the virus is on campus and to keep an eye on any possible outbreaks.

Orange County high school reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

The Orange County school decided to switch to virtual learning for all students after six people tested positive for the virus.

State teachers' union asks governor for funding protection 

Florida's largest teachers union is refocusing efforts on making sure teachers have what they need to have a safe and successful school year.

UCF to begin randomly testing students, staff for coronavirus

UCF has already had to quarantine residents of three on-campus houses and are concerned that those students have a higher risk of contracting the virus. 

Orange County schools launches COVID-19 dashboard

Officials say the number of confirmed cases by school and date will be updated every night at midnight.

Florida union says judges should step aside from reopening schools case

The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in January included Rowe and Osterhaus on a list of nine nominees for two open seats on the Florida Supreme Court.

3 Central Florida schools closed due to COVID-19 cases

Golfview Elementary School in Brevard County is extending its closure and students at Olympia High School in Orange County will go completely online starting Tuesday -- all because of coronavirus outbreaks. 

High school football practice allowed to begin
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High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.