Back to school motivation
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Florida school officials could face financial penalties for mask mandates
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Orange County prepares for school by detailing COVID protocols
Over 209,000 students are ready to return to the classroom. Orange County says the key to keeping schools safe is by keeping the community safe.
Over 209,000 students are ready to return to the classroom. Orange County says the key to keeping schools safe is by keeping the community safe.
Anxiety looms as parents prepare kids to go back to school
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Monday
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Parents concerned about no mask mandates at school
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
School districts prepare for first day of school
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
Today is the final day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
Central Florida parents file lawsuit over mask mandate ban in schools
The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded. The order bars schools from requiring students to wear masks.
The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded. The order bars schools from requiring students to wear masks.
Today is the final day of Florida's back to school sales tax holiday
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
One on One with Orange County Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
RSV infections rising among children
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Back to school breakfast and lunch ideas
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Helping kids deal with back to school anxiety
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Mother of fallen Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Norm Lewis helps fill school pantries
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Florida nonprofit gives school supplies to families in need
Unlike last year, this year's event was held indoors but with socially-distanced groups and everyone in masks.
Unlike last year, this year's event was held indoors but with socially-distanced groups and everyone in masks.
Getting back into the school routine
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sheriff's office gives out free backpacks to students
The Orange County Sheriff's Office were out Saturday morning handing out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to the community.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office were out Saturday morning handing out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to the community.