More closures announced from theme parks to schools
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
Embry-Riddle will move its classes online starting March 18
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced on Friday that it is moving its classes online.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced on Friday that it is moving its classes online.
Schools teaching how to practice good hygiene
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
All state universities in Florida to move classes online in response to COVID-19
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
Florida schools teach students proper hand-washing techniques in light of coronavirus pandemic
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.
Florida Tech will not allow guests at graduation due to coronavirus concerns
A major change to graduation ceremonies at Florida Tech amid coronavirus fears.
A major change to graduation ceremonies at Florida Tech amid coronavirus fears.
Florida universities consider moving classes online amid COVID-19 outbreak
Universities are preparing for every possibility concerning the novel coronavirus.
Universities are preparing for every possibility concerning the novel coronavirus.
Student learning about farm-to-table initiatives
Students at Ocoee High School are getting their hands dirty by growing their own vegetables and herbs as part of horticulturist science program.
Students at Ocoee High School are getting their hands dirty by growing their own vegetables and herbs as part of horticulturist science program.
Florida House gives approval to moment of silence
The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a proposal Wednesday that would require public schools to hold moments of silence at the beginning of each school day.
The Florida House overwhelmingly approved a proposal Wednesday that would require public schools to hold moments of silence at the beginning of each school day.
Threat puts Osceola County school on lockdown
An Osceola County school was placed on lockdown due to a threat which was later determined to be a hoax.
An Osceola County school was placed on lockdown due to a threat which was later determined to be a hoax.
Brevard County schools roll out coronavirus plan
The latest coronavirus spreads through droplets from coughing or from touching contaminated surfaces. Now, Brevard County Public Schools has a plan in place to curtail the possible spread of the virus.
The latest coronavirus spreads through droplets from coughing or from touching contaminated surfaces. Now, Brevard County Public Schools has a plan in place to curtail the possible spread of the virus.
Smart Bus helping students
A rolling computer lab is helping students across Osceola County.
A rolling computer lab is helping students across Osceola County.
SMART Bus taking technology to homeless students in Osceola County
The SMART Bus is outfitted with 11 brand new laptops and hot spots so students without access to the internet can do their schoolwork.
The SMART Bus is outfitted with 11 brand new laptops and hot spots so students without access to the internet can do their schoolwork.
Coach Brown back in the dugout after being reinstated as Seminole H.S. baseball coach
The big win for Seminole High School baseball had very little to do with the 7-0 final score Tuesday night. The real victory was having head Coach Kenne Brown return to the dugout.
The big win for Seminole High School baseball had very little to do with the 7-0 final score Tuesday night. The real victory was having head Coach Kenne Brown return to the dugout.
University merger plan headed for Florida House vote
A measure, approved by the House Appropriations Committee on a near party-line vote, would strip New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University from their independent status and merge both institutions with UF in Gainesville.
A measure, approved by the House Appropriations Committee on a near party-line vote, would strip New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University from their independent status and merge both institutions with UF in Gainesville.
Voucher program headed toward expansion in Florida
Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.
Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: What goes into school resource officer training?
The State of Florida does not require training for school resource officers (SRO).
The State of Florida does not require training for school resource officers (SRO).
Training for school resource officers
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Seminole High School baseball coach reinstated
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.