High school football practice allowed to begin
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.
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.
Volusia County starts school Monday, will leave tracking COVID-19 cases to county health officials
The county will officially join the rest of Central Florida on Monday, beginning the school year with both in-person and online options for families.
The county will officially join the rest of Central Florida on Monday, beginning the school year with both in-person and online options for families.
Math apps helping parents, students with schoolwork at home
A lot of parents have been taking on the role of teacher this year with remote learning. Now, there are math apps that could assist.
A lot of parents have been taking on the role of teacher this year with remote learning. Now, there are math apps that could assist.
Harmony Middle School moves to virtual learning due to reports of COVID-19 among staff
Harmony Middle School in Osceola County has been closed due to COVID-19. Students have been sent back home after just five days of in-person learning. Twelve staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus and now students will resume virtual learning for two weeks.
Harmony Middle School in Osceola County has been closed due to COVID-19. Students have been sent back home after just five days of in-person learning. Twelve staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus and now students will resume virtual learning for two weeks.
State seeks to fast-track school reopening case, even as appeals court reinstates stay
Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.
Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.
OCPS: 117 people quarantined, teachers union calls for end of face-to-face learning
Health officials say 36 people have confirmed cases of COVID 19. An additional 117 are being quarantined because of potential exposure.
Health officials say 36 people have confirmed cases of COVID 19. An additional 117 are being quarantined because of potential exposure.
Volusia County Public Schools prepare to reopen Monday
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Judge rejects putting school ruling on hold
Siding with teachers unions, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional.
Siding with teachers unions, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional.
DeSantis lashes out as school virus reports
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pushed back against a report compiled by his administration that detailed coronavirus cases linked to schools, saying “it was not necessarily accurate” and that it remains under review.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pushed back against a report compiled by his administration that detailed coronavirus cases linked to schools, saying “it was not necessarily accurate” and that it remains under review.
Orange County teachers union calls for end of face-to-face learning
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
COVID-19 safety measures at Volusia County schools
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Tracking COVID-19 cases in schools
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.
Here are the positive COVID-19 cases, those in quarantine in each school district across Central Florida
FOX 35 is tracking COVID-19 cases across the school districts in Central Florida.
FOX 35 is tracking COVID-19 cases across the school districts in Central Florida.
Judge lifts stay that kept school-reopening order in effect
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
President's son weighs in on Florida school reopening battle
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
Judge asked to lift stay on school reopening ruling
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
Central Florida universities warn against large gatherings amid pandemic, could lead to suspensions
Stetson University in DeLand and the University of Central Florida are warning students large gatherings could lead to suspension from the schools.
Stetson University in DeLand and the University of Central Florida are warning students large gatherings could lead to suspension from the schools.
Orange County student creates petition to fight restrictions keeping bands, cheerleaders from football games
Many students and parents in Orange County are upset that marching bands and cheer squads will not be allowed at fall sports events.
Many students and parents in Orange County are upset that marching bands and cheer squads will not be allowed at fall sports events.
'This district is not ready': Volusia teachers push to have schools reopening date moved
With the start of school just days away, most Volusia County students say they want to go back to the classroom, while several teachers say they want the date pushed back.
With the start of school just days away, most Volusia County students say they want to go back to the classroom, while several teachers say they want the date pushed back.
Over 100 asked to self-quarantine by Seminole County schools after being exposed to COVID-19
Communication officer Michael Lawrence told FOX 35 News in an email that the numbers are based off of approximately 12 positive cases.
Communication officer Michael Lawrence told FOX 35 News in an email that the numbers are based off of approximately 12 positive cases.