University of Central Florida begins random COVID-19 testing

Officials said that random testing is done to see how prevalent the virus is on campus and to keep an eye on any possible outbreaks.

Orange County high school reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

The Orange County school decided to switch to virtual learning for all students after six people tested positive for the virus.

'It was a blessing': Orange County teachers help students get laptops 

Students in Orange County continue to struggle to get online for virtual learning. Roughly one thousand students in the district do not have the right device.

State teachers' union asks governor for funding protection 

Florida's largest teachers union is refocusing efforts on making sure teachers have what they need to have a safe and successful school year.

West Orange H.S. suspends in-class learning due to COVID-19 cases

Orange County Public Schools and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County on Friday announced one of the county's high schools will be shifting to virtual learning due to coronavirus concerns.

Teachers helping get students laptops
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Students in Orange County continue to struggle to get online for virtual learning. Roughly one thousand students in the district do not have the right device.

Track COVID-19 cases by school district in Central Florida

The Florida Department of Education (DOH) has requested that COVID-19 cases reported in schools will be tracked locally by each school district.

Deadlines approaching on student learning
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Deadlines are approaching for parents to choose how they want their children to continue learning. Several districts are allowing parents to switch from digital to in-class learning.

UCF to begin randomly testing students, staff for coronavirus

UCF has already had to quarantine residents of three on-campus houses and are concerned that those students have a higher risk of contracting the virus. 

Orange County schools launches COVID-19 dashboard

Officials say the number of confirmed cases by school and date will be updated every night at midnight.

Schools reopen after coronavirus shutdowns
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Students at two Central Florida schools are back in classrooms after being shut down due to coronavirus concerns.

UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universities; USF in top 50

The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges.

Parents concerned over school bus safety
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As parents send their kids back to the classroom, there is growing concern over school bus safety.