Orange County Schools mask mandate goes into effect
Students could face anything from a verbal warning to in-school suspension for failing to wear a mask in school.
Parents to protest Orange County Schools mask mandate on Monday
Some parents are planning a protest outside the Orange County Public Schools administration building on Monday, protesting the mask mandate.
Several Central Florida schools to hold emergency meetings on mask policies
Orange County students will be required to wear a mask without an opt-out option starting on Monday and other Central Florida school districts could follow suit.
COVID-19 testing resumes this weekend for Orange County students, parents and staff
Beginning this weekend, the free after-school COVID-19 testing hosted by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, which is in partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), is open for OCPS students, parents and staff only.
DeSantis says school district are breaking law, threatens more repercussions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear to reporters on Wednesday that Orange County Public Schools is joining a handful of other districts across the state of Florida implementing mandatory mask mandates for students.
Teachers union rallies at Orange County Public Schools headquarters in favor of mask mandate
Members of the Orange County teacher's union and their supporters rallied Monday morning outside Orange County Public Schools headquarters to support a mask mandate for county students.
Orange County School Board could call for mask mandate
Teachers and parents have been sounding off about Governor Ron DeSantis and his ban on mask mandates in schools. On Monday, a judge will hear a lawsuit arguing that the governor's executive order infringes on student safety.
Kids getting home late; OCPS considers bonuses to attract bus drivers
Some parents of students enrolled in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) are frustrated with late school bus pick-ups and drop-offs.
Jacobs: Orange County exploring school mask mandate with no opt-out
Four of the five largest school districts in Florida are now defying an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis barring them from imposing strict mask mandates in schools. Orange County may join that list when the school board convenes next Tuesday.
Orange County Public Schools looking to offer rapid testing during school
Winegard Elementary School on Thursday will offer rapid COVID testing after school for students. It’s part of a new initiative by the Florida Department of Health to increase access to testing and prevent the spread in schools.
Orange County Public Schools to offer COVID-19 testing on campuses
Orange County Public Schools hopes to keep curbing coronavirus cases in classrooms by making it easier for students, staff and their families to get tested for COVID-19 at different schools each day.
School districts post COVID dashboards for first week of school
The COVID dashboard is up for week one at Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) with just a fraction of Orange County students and staff testing positive for coronavirus.
Florida school mask battle heads to court
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
Youth sports programs suspended in Orange County over COVID worries
Orange County has suspended its youth sports league due to the resurgence of the coronavirus. This includes practices and games. Mayor Jerry Demings said this impacts roughly 1,100 children.
Seminole to face Jones after COVID concerns leads to cancellation of Edgewater football game
Edgewater High cancels game out of caution over possible COVID cases. Seminole High rebounds with match against Orlando Jones.
Orange County prepares for school by detailing COVID protocols
Over 209,000 students are ready to return to the classroom. Orange County says the key to keeping schools safe is by keeping the community safe.
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.
Orange County to require masks in schools with opt-out choice
Students and staff in the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will be required to wear a face mask when classes resume, according to Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins. However, parents can send a note stating their child will be "opting out" if they disapprove of the face coverings.
Orange County Public Schools to require masks for employees
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed an executive order prohibiting mandatory masks for students.
Orange County Public Schools offering $200 vaccine incentive to employees
Orange County Public Schools is offering a cash incentive for employees to get vaccinated.