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.
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.