University reopening plans given green light

As Gov. Ron DeSantis increasingly points to young adults as the source for a spike in coronavirus cases in Florida, public universities across the state are moving forward with plans to reopen campuses in the fall.

'It’s not right': Parents frustrated over Volusia County's graduation plans

Parents are once again putting pressure on the Volusia County School District to change graduation plans as word of a two-guest limit surfaces.

Reaction following DeSantis school reopening announcement
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The head of Central Florida's largest school district is reacting to the announcement Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed on Thursday that he wants schools to reopen at full capacity in August.

Interest growing in community colleges during pandemic
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College dreams have been put on hold by many due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, many students are turning to local community colleges as an alternative to the traditional university.

Volusia County working on plan for upcoming school year

The Volusia County School District announced students will start on the first day of school this upcoming school year.

FEA releases school recommendations for 2020-21 year
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The next school year is now just three months away, but there are still many unknowns. Now, the Florida Education Association has outlined their recommendations on how to approach the year.

University system leaders approve blueprint for reopening

The Florida university system’s governing board on Thursday approved a broad blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, which will help schools as they work to finalize their individual plans over the next two weeks.

Parents sound off as Orange County plans how to reopen for next school year

More than 100,000 parents responded to a survey from Orange County Public Schools, soliciting input on how to approach the next school year.

Graduation ceremonies set at Daytona International Speedway
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Plans are underway for students in Flagler County to drive across the finish line at Daytona International Speedway to celebrate their graduation.

Seminole County moves graduations to July

Seminole County schools just pushed its graduation dates back until July.

President pushing to reopen schools
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President Donald Trump wants schools across the country to reopen as soon as possible.

UCF engineers take inspiration from bugs to create new technology for NASA

A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.

UCF unveils plans for reopening

As Florida universities face a mid-June deadline to solidify plans for safely reopening campuses in the fall, some school leaders continue to wrestle with questions.

Students may have to retake AP exams due to technical glitch

Some students have experienced issues submitting Advanced Placement exam responses after the exams had to be administered virtually.