SeaWorld Orlando expands virtual activities for kids in need of an extracurricular
Back-to-school plans have focused entirely on academics and classrooms. But extracurriculars seem to have been dropped from all agendas. So, Seaworld Orlando is trying to fill some of that void by bringing activities and entertainment to the school day.
Back-to-school plans have focused entirely on academics and classrooms. But extracurriculars seem to have been dropped from all agendas. So, Seaworld Orlando is trying to fill some of that void by bringing activities and entertainment to the school day.
Florida dad starts petition to start
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Child abuse calls drop more than 70 percent since COVID-19 closed schools
Reports of child abuse are down 73%, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, when comparing the months of March through June, to the same time period in 2019.
Reports of child abuse are down 73%, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, when comparing the months of March through June, to the same time period in 2019.
Surf school serves as an exciting extracurricular option for children as school athletic programs are paused
There are multiple surf academies along the Florida coast. Some even have connections to local schools to fulfill P.E. credits.
There are multiple surf academies along the Florida coast. Some even have connections to local schools to fulfill P.E. credits.
Central Florida acting school offers drama classes during extracurricular pause at schools
Actors from the school have gone to become household names on Netflix, Disney, FOX, and ABC.
Actors from the school have gone to become household names on Netflix, Disney, FOX, and ABC.
All K-12 students in one Florida county will receive a free Chromebook computer for the year, district says
The school district said that this will help support the district’s common instructional vision and give support for its instructional continuity plan in the event of evolving conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The school district said that this will help support the district’s common instructional vision and give support for its instructional continuity plan in the event of evolving conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Private school filling void for drama class
Some children may not get to take a theater class when school resumes, but one local private acting school is trying to feel the drama void.
Some children may not get to take a theater class when school resumes, but one local private acting school is trying to feel the drama void.
Florida dad starts petition to start school
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
Emergency hearing over FEA lawsuit
Educators are taking Florida to court over returning to the classroom too soon. Gov. Ron DeSantis says students have a right to return to class and parents needs options.
Educators are taking Florida to court over returning to the classroom too soon. Gov. Ron DeSantis says students have a right to return to class and parents needs options.
Orange County Public Schools adds mask mandate to student dress code
Orange County Public Schools presented the Code of Student Conduct on Tuesday night.
Orange County Public Schools presented the Code of Student Conduct on Tuesday night.
How to ease back to school anxiety
Experts have these tips to help keep your kids calm during the new school year.
Experts have these tips to help keep your kids calm during the new school year.
'Unnecessary': Florida's teachers union granted emergency hearing on lawsuit reopening schools
On July 20, a lawsuit was filed to stop Governor DeSantis' order that requires all Florida schools to resume face-to-face learning five days a week.
On July 20, a lawsuit was filed to stop Governor DeSantis' order that requires all Florida schools to resume face-to-face learning five days a week.
Fun extracurricular activities for kids
David Martin visits the Marine Discovery Center.
David Martin visits the Marine Discovery Center.
Back to school donation drive
FOX 35 joined forces with Salvation Army to gather school supplies for families in need.
FOX 35 joined forces with Salvation Army to gather school supplies for families in need.
How to ease student anxiety as schools reopen
With the coronavirus pandemic still going, many students are experiencing anxiety.
With the coronavirus pandemic still going, many students are experiencing anxiety.
Every school will have at least 1 case of COVID-19 on first day, doctor says
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
Parents and students battle back-to-school anxiety, here are some warning signs to look out for
FOX 35 spoke with a licensed mental health counselor, Shantala Boss, about how to identify warning signs of stress and anxiety in both parents and kids.
FOX 35 spoke with a licensed mental health counselor, Shantala Boss, about how to identify warning signs of stress and anxiety in both parents and kids.
How to save money on school supplies, technology as schools will soon reopen
FOX 35 experts suggest three ways to save money when back-to-school shopping.
FOX 35 experts suggest three ways to save money when back-to-school shopping.
DeSantis 'cautious' about tying school reopenings to virus rate
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he would be “cautious” about linking school reopenings in Florida to COVID-19 positivity rates in communities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he would be “cautious” about linking school reopenings in Florida to COVID-19 positivity rates in communities.
Lake County School District offers rapid testing to students, teachers
The Lake County School District is offering rapid tests for students and employees, part of a partnership with Adult Medicine, the health department, and the county government.
The Lake County School District is offering rapid tests for students and employees, part of a partnership with Adult Medicine, the health department, and the county government.