University of Florida to open semester with in-person classes
The university is not requiring vaccines or the the wearing of masks, but is recommending both.
The university is not requiring vaccines or the the wearing of masks, but is recommending both.
School districts post COVID dashboards for first week of school
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
Florida school mask battle heads to court
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
Florida judge to hear lawsuit against governor's ban on mask mandates for students
The lawsuit says preventing school districts from requiring masks threatens the safety of schools.
The lawsuit says preventing school districts from requiring masks threatens the safety of schools.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Route delays, late arrivals expected due to Osceola school bus driver shortage
Officials say there will be route delays, late pick-ups and late-arriving students these first few weeks.
Officials say there will be route delays, late pick-ups and late-arriving students these first few weeks.
Battle over masks between Alachua superintendent, state continues
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
Central Florida back-to-school guide: What you need to know about mask rules and more
Thousands of students head back to class on Tuesday.
Thousands of students head back to class on Tuesday.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Hero bus driver saves toddler found alone on roadside
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Rene Carpenter was making her first run of the school year when she noticed a two-year-old wandering in the street just feet from her bus.
Brevard County school board votes to make face masks optional
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Brevard County has made masking optional for students this year.
Officers walk daughter of fallen Kissimmee officer to 1st day of kindergarten
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Officer Matthew Baxter was 26-years-old when he and Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, were killed nearly 4 years ago.
Florida Education Commissioner Corcoran ramps up threat to school officials over masks
State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is looking to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties if they don’t comply with a state rule aimed at allowing parents to decide whether children wear masks in school.
State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is looking to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties if they don’t comply with a state rule aimed at allowing parents to decide whether children wear masks in school.
Brevard County parents hold rally supporting masks in schools
Parents in Brevard County who are in favor of mask mandates in schools held a rally on the first day of classes.
Parents in Brevard County who are in favor of mask mandates in schools held a rally on the first day of classes.
School mask debate heats up
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Central Florida bus driver rescues toddler found wandering in road
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Meeting planned to discuss masks at schools in Brevard County
While the back and forth over face-coverings continues ahead of this school year, the Brevard County School District is actually holding a meeting to discuss the issue on the first day of classes Tuesday.
While the back and forth over face-coverings continues ahead of this school year, the Brevard County School District is actually holding a meeting to discuss the issue on the first day of classes Tuesday.
Back to school health concerns
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.