CDC recommendation re-ignites mask debate in schools
Passionate debate over masking in schools is re-ignited in Orange and Seminole Counties over the CDC's masking recommendation.
Orange County's optional mask policy in schools could be back up for debate
With coronavirus cases rising, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he is very concerned about schools reopening because masks are optional for Orange County Schools this year.
VA announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that VA health care personnel will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Father and son, both former Central Florida police officers, arrested in Capitol riot investigation
Federal prosecutors have identified Kevin A. Tuck, 51, and his son, Nathaniel A. Tuck, 29, as the subjects of arrests related to the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot.
Orange County School Board votes to make masks optional in upcoming school year
The public will be allowed to weigh in.
Orange County Schools to hold vote on making masks optional
During the meeting on Tuesday, the public will be allowed to make comments. If a ‘yes’ vote goes through, the new policy will take effect on August 2, 2021.
Orange County schools try to fill over 200 jobs in nutrition department
Lora Gilbert, FNS senior director for OCPS, said if the district cannot fill all the positions before school starts in August, student lunch options will be affected.
Timber Creek lacrosse student killed in Alabama car crash
Timber Creek High School lost one of its own over the weekend.
Orange County School Board to hold vote on if masks should be optional
An Orange County School Board meeting about the mask policy had to take recess twice on Thursday just to settle down the crowd.
Parents expected to weigh in on Orange County schools face mask policy
Currently, all students and staff are required to wear face masks or coverings at school. But hundreds of parents have been calling on OCPS to make masks optional.
Orange County drops LaunchED@Home as educational option for 2021-22 year
The Orange County School District will not offer LaunchED@Home as an educational option for the 2021-22 school yea, but parents and guardians may enroll their child in Orange County Virtual School if they do not wish for their student to return to “face-to-face” learning.
Proposal requires all Orange County high school athletes to get ECG
School officials say sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletics.
Mother of missing teen killed in hit-and-run crash desperate for answers
Vivan Blanco wants to know who hit and killed her son one week ago. It happened on Orange Avenue near Prince Street at 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning. At the time, no one knew it was 19-year-old Anthony Mejias lying on the street.
Man dead after exchange of gunfire between vehicles, police say
A man has been fatally shot after police say gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles in Orlando.
Lawmaker: Parents should decide to hold back child because of ‘COVID slide’
Sen. Lori Berman has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they've fallen behind.
Orange County holds COVID-19 vaccine event for school employees
The most recent state data shows that more than 58,000 shots have administered at the Orange County Convention Center already.
Central Florida school districts to begin vaccinating eligible employees this week
Lake County will welcome around 800 employees to Tavares High School Tuesday to get the shot.
Orange County Public Schools asks those who test positive for COVID-19 report it to them by Monday
Orange County Public Schools are concerned about a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Florida school districts must submit learning plans by Dec. 15
The governor is worried distance learning is putting students behind.
Students at second Orange County school don't receive message to quarantine
There is coronavirus quarantine confusion at two Orange County Schools. The district says families did not receive an automated voice message due to a glitch in the notification system.