Florida teacher shortage continues with school start just weeks away
Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.
Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.
Orange County teachers argue for larger pay raises due to inflation
Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.
Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.
Dr. Maria Vazquez named as new superintendent of Orange County Public Schools
The Orange County School Board has selected a new superintendent. Dr. Maria Vazquez replaces Dr. Barbara Jenkins who has served in the role since 2012.
The Orange County School Board has selected a new superintendent. Dr. Maria Vazquez replaces Dr. Barbara Jenkins who has served in the role since 2012.
Orange County schools looking to fill bus driver openings before new school year
The school year ended just over a week ago and already officials at Orange County Public Schools are trying to cover bus driver shortages for the fall.
The school year ended just over a week ago and already officials at Orange County Public Schools are trying to cover bus driver shortages for the fall.
Orange County Public Schools wants to extend 'one-mill' property tax
Orange County Public Schools hopes local voters will pass a property tax extension that helps fund the district. It was first in 2010 and has been renewed every 4 years since.
Orange County Public Schools hopes local voters will pass a property tax extension that helps fund the district. It was first in 2010 and has been renewed every 4 years since.
Extra precautions on last day of school in Orange, Seminole counties following Texas shooting
It's the last day of school for some students and districts are taking no chances with their safety.
It's the last day of school for some students and districts are taking no chances with their safety.
FHP: 14-year-old middle school student hit by car in Orange County
A 14-year-old is recovering at a local hospital after troopers say he was hit by a car near Corner Lake Middle School Tuesday morning.
A 14-year-old is recovering at a local hospital after troopers say he was hit by a car near Corner Lake Middle School Tuesday morning.
How Orange County Public Schools is training students to become future teachers
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, others named in new lawsuit after 'Stop WOKE Act' signed into law
Governor DeSantis is named in a new lawsuit recently filed pushing back against HB7 also referred to as “Stop WOKE” Act.
Governor DeSantis is named in a new lawsuit recently filed pushing back against HB7 also referred to as “Stop WOKE” Act.
Federal waivers ending, cuts to school summer feeding programs
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Wekiva High School teacher accused of sexual battery with student
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a teacher at Wekiva High School has been arrested, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a teacher at Wekiva High School has been arrested, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Freedom High School girls win first FHSAA sanctioned wrestling championship
It's a moment the Freedom High School girl's wrestling team will savor for a long time. The team won the 1A state title. It's the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) held a sanctioned championship event for girls' wrestling.
It's a moment the Freedom High School girl's wrestling team will savor for a long time. The team won the 1A state title. It's the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) held a sanctioned championship event for girls' wrestling.
Orange County Public Schools making masks voluntary for adults
Orange County Public Schools on Wednesday announced that it is relaxing a policy that dictates face coverings.
Orange County Public Schools on Wednesday announced that it is relaxing a policy that dictates face coverings.
Students fire back over prom dress code contract
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Proposed school bus depots sparks debate in Winter Garden
A group in Winter Garden is speaking out against a proposed bus depot Orange County Public Schools wants to build there.
A group in Winter Garden is speaking out against a proposed bus depot Orange County Public Schools wants to build there.
Education proposal would redistribute $200 million from counties who voted for mask mandates
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
Controversial House budget proposal, some fear it could take millions from schools
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
OCPS will stop providing excused absences for students not showing up due to COVID concerns
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Orange County no longer excusing absences for students staying home over COVID-19 concerns
Orange County Public Schools announced on Wednesday announced that beginning Jan. 31, the district will no longer excuse absences should a parent choose to keep their child at home due to concerns over COVID-19.
Orange County Public Schools announced on Wednesday announced that beginning Jan. 31, the district will no longer excuse absences should a parent choose to keep their child at home due to concerns over COVID-19.
Orange County schools mandates masks for all adults as COVID cases surge
Students are not required to mask up because of a state law but are encouraged to.
Students are not required to mask up because of a state law but are encouraged to.