Wekiva High School officially launches Culinary Arts Magnet

Wekiva High School officially launched its Culinary Arts Magnet program this year and hundreds of students are enrolled. The teacher says this is the training ground for students to enter the industry.

New state program to help your child build their personal library

Teachers are focusing on ways to make sure your child is up to speed now that students are back in the classroom. The state is also rolling out a new reading initiative offering free support.

Mail carrier credited for busting up alleged fraud scheme

Mail carriers deliver mail from the post office to the appropriate mailboxes every day. One mail carrier in Orlando knew his route and his customers well enough to know something was not right.

Orange County Schools hold vaccine clinics for kids ages 5 to 11

After dismissal, any student in that age range can come to a designated high school to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Orange County Public Schools monitoring student homeless numbers, collecting donations for students in need

Just three months into the school year, OCPS leaders say student homeless numbers are on par with where the district ended last year. OCPS says it’s working to provide physical support through donations of clothes and shoes and also trying to help students mentally cope with it all.

School districts in Central Florida overcoming challenges from supply chain issues

Supply Chain issues are squeezing some cafeteria meal services and requiring districts to get creative to make sure your child is fed. There is food available, but sometimes some food items are harder to get.

'OnlyFans' mom getting tens of thousands messages of support

Victoria Triece spoke publicly last week saying that she's no longer allowed to volunteer at her child's Orange County School because she has an "OnlyFans" page.

Orange County parents can now opt students out of wearing masks at school

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced last week that a state of emergency in the county had ended due to a drop in new coronavirus cases and a lower 14-day positivity rate.

Orange County Public Schools reviewing controversial book pulled from shelves

The publishing company of a book that’s been pulled from Brevard County Public School shelves and is being reviewed by Orange County Public Schools is pushing back against education leaders.

Mom with 'OnlyFans' account can't volunteer at child's school, she says

A Florida mother said she has been banned from volunteering at her child's school after posting pictures on an adults-only social site called OnlyFans.

Parents, early learning facility owners navigating childcare crisis

Some parents are having a tough time find accommodations for their young child and owners are having trouble finding staff. Early Education leaders are working on solutions to help.

Orange County students participate in global education initiative about space

Orange County Pubic School leaders are working to bring hands-on educational experiences to students. The district participated in the education initiative "Rock Your School".

New Orange County School Board meeting protocols put to the test as outbursts continue over masks

At Tuesday’s Orange County School Board meeting, eight people were escorted out for disruptions. With new protocols in place, things were more strict than they have been in a long time. 

Incentive increases to attract more substitutes amid teacher shortage

The substitute teacher shortage in Orange County is so severe, the district is now increasing incentives to hire more as parents are left worried.