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The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded.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The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded.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.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' mask order as Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring COVID-19 masks
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Florida gives OK for school vouchers in districts requiring masks
DeSantis said in his order that the rules could include withholding money from school districts or other actions allowed under Florida law.
DeSantis said in his order that the rules could include withholding money from school districts or other actions allowed under Florida law.
Back-to-school shopping more expensive due to COVID
According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!
According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.