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.
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.
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.
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.
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The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded.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.
The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded.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.
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.
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.
Orange County Public Schools is offering a cash incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School officials say sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletics.