Second Harvest training culinary workers to combat restaurant worker shortage
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association said that the hospitality industry is down 2.8 million jobs nationwide since February 2020.
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association said that the hospitality industry is down 2.8 million jobs nationwide since February 2020.
Brevard County schools to make masks voluntary next school year
During a meeting on Friday, Brevard County board members voted in favor of making masks voluntary after the end of this school year.
During a meeting on Friday, Brevard County board members voted in favor of making masks voluntary after the end of this school year.
'VIProm' to be held after Central Florida mom's hard work
Despite school cancellations, seniors in Volusia and Flagler counties are getting a prom after a mom took matters into her own hands.
Despite school cancellations, seniors in Volusia and Flagler counties are getting a prom after a mom took matters into her own hands.
CDC recommends all schools continue to use masks
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
COVID vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students age 12 and older
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county next week.
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county next week.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff shortage hits Polk preschools, daycares as parents head back to the office
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Student honored for saving teacher's life following stroke
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
Orange County drops LaunchED@Home as educational option for 2021-22 year
The Orange County School District will not offer LaunchED@Home as an educational option for the 2021-22 school yea, but parents and guardians may enroll their child in Orange County Virtual School if they do not wish for their student to return to “face-to-face” learning.
The Orange County School District will not offer LaunchED@Home as an educational option for the 2021-22 school yea, but parents and guardians may enroll their child in Orange County Virtual School if they do not wish for their student to return to “face-to-face” learning.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month. However, parents want it repealed now.
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month. However, parents want it repealed now.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.
School boards debating mask mandates
Several Central Florida school districts are debating mask policy and whether to do away with mandates.
Several Central Florida school districts are debating mask policy and whether to do away with mandates.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
UCF holds in-person graduations
There was plenty of room for social distancing and everyone had to wear a mask.
There was plenty of room for social distancing and everyone had to wear a mask.
All Florida public universities expected to be full capacity this fall
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
Stetson University to hold in-person graduations
The university expects 2,800 guests over the four ceremonies.
The university expects 2,800 guests over the four ceremonies.
Flagler Schools to make face coverings optional during summer programs
The Flagler County School District said its current policy requiring face coverings in the classroom will be lifted after June 5, barring any spike in new COVID-19 cases.
The Flagler County School District said its current policy requiring face coverings in the classroom will be lifted after June 5, barring any spike in new COVID-19 cases.
Scholarship fund for relatives of 'Ocoee Massacre'
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.