Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Seminole State College holds drive-through graduation
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Substitute teacher, 88, marks second retirement
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
UCF graduations: 1st in-person ceremonies since pandemic's start to be held
UCF said that these are the first in-person ceremonies since the fall 2019 semester and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCF said that these are the first in-person ceremonies since the fall 2019 semester and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Eustis Police Chief meets with parents of student dragged at school
Police Chief says State Attorney will review the case and determine if charges are filed.
Police Chief says State Attorney will review the case and determine if charges are filed.
Seminole County's incoming superintendent talks masks in schools
The incoming superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) sat down with FOX 35 News for the first time on Wednesday.
The incoming superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) sat down with FOX 35 News for the first time on Wednesday.
Seminole County discusses masks in schools
As leaders with the Seminole County Public Schools consider making masks optional at schools, parents and their children are taking a more active role is pushing to lift the mandate.
As leaders with the Seminole County Public Schools consider making masks optional at schools, parents and their children are taking a more active role is pushing to lift the mandate.
Central Florida teens win top prize for face mask enhancements
Two Central Florida high-schoolers are being rewarded for ideas that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of face masks. Annika Vaidyanathan, a junior at Winter Springs High School, and Ishika Nag, a sophomore at Oviedo High School, were named Grand Prize Winners at the Orlando Science Center's Ying Student Science Competition.
Two Central Florida high-schoolers are being rewarded for ideas that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of face masks. Annika Vaidyanathan, a junior at Winter Springs High School, and Ishika Nag, a sophomore at Oviedo High School, were named Grand Prize Winners at the Orlando Science Center's Ying Student Science Competition.
Program helps children prepare for kindergarten
The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a 2-year home-based educational enrichment program that helps parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a 2-year home-based educational enrichment program that helps parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
Colleges, universities could sponsor charter schools
The Senate on Monday passed a measure that could lead to state colleges and universities sponsoring charter schools.
The Senate on Monday passed a measure that could lead to state colleges and universities sponsoring charter schools.
School voucher expansion going to DeSantis
Moving Florida a step closer to a major expansion of school vouchers, the Senate on Monday passed a measure that would widen eligibility for taxpayer-funded aid to send children to private schools.
Moving Florida a step closer to a major expansion of school vouchers, the Senate on Monday passed a measure that would widen eligibility for taxpayer-funded aid to send children to private schools.
Hiram C. Powell named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University
Hiram C. Powell, Ph.D., has been named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) after a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees on Thursday.
Hiram C. Powell, Ph.D., has been named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) after a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees on Thursday.
UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval
The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida lawmakers pass moment of silence
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
School choice bill passes in the Florida House
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
School choice bill passes in the Florida House
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Liberty University sues Jerry Falwell Jr. for millions in damages after alleged sex scandal revealed
Liberty University is suing Jerry Falwell Jr. The school is seeking millions in damages after an acrimonious breakup with its former leader last year.
Liberty University is suing Jerry Falwell Jr. The school is seeking millions in damages after an acrimonious breakup with its former leader last year.