2 Lake Brantley High students plot attack for 'blood bond'
Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.
Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.
Is your child using AI responsibly? Seminole County parent workshop set after TikTok video 'slanders' teachers
After multiple AI-generated TikTok videos, encouraging students to “slander" teachers and administrators, circulated online, a Seminole County middle school is asking parents to teach their kids about responsible online behavior.
After multiple AI-generated TikTok videos, encouraging students to “slander" teachers and administrators, circulated online, a Seminole County middle school is asking parents to teach their kids about responsible online behavior.
2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Seminole County schools increasing security after 'vague' social media threat
The decision is in response to an online video that features a masked individual making vague threats toward “schools and educational institutions."
The decision is in response to an online video that features a masked individual making vague threats toward “schools and educational institutions."
FDOT: I-4 slowed in Seminole, Volusia for ongoing investigation into deadly hit-and-run
Traffic along portions of eastbound Interstate 4 was slowed significantly on Thursday by law enforcement as they conducted an investigation linked to a deadly hit-and-run that happened earlier in October.
Traffic along portions of eastbound Interstate 4 was slowed significantly on Thursday by law enforcement as they conducted an investigation linked to a deadly hit-and-run that happened earlier in October.
Altamonte Springs police searching for missing disabled man
Authorities are searching for a missing disabled man. Efrain Martinez was reported missing Wednesday afternoon from an Altamonte Springs neighborhood.
Authorities are searching for a missing disabled man. Efrain Martinez was reported missing Wednesday afternoon from an Altamonte Springs neighborhood.
7 Seminole High School flag football players earn college scholarships
Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.
Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.
Prefer a skill over a university? Seminole County to begin firefighting program for high school freshmen
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Shelter-in-place lifted at Oviedo High School after hoax tip; two other school districts also affected
Oviedo High School is currently on a Code Yellow as police are investigating a tip about an off-campus issue.
Oviedo High School is currently on a Code Yellow as police are investigating a tip about an off-campus issue.
Student from different school entered Lake Mary High this morning, arrested for trespassing
On Friday morning, a student from another school entered Lake Mary High School and was later arrested for trespassing.
On Friday morning, a student from another school entered Lake Mary High School and was later arrested for trespassing.
Seminole High School teen shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
A teenager who shot a student at Seminole High School in Sanford back in 2022 was sentenced to prison for 15 years.
A teenager who shot a student at Seminole High School in Sanford back in 2022 was sentenced to prison for 15 years.
2 students from another school prompted brief lockdown at Lake Mary High School: officials
Lake Mary High School in Seminole County experienced a brief period of heightened security when the administration implemented a Code Red alert out of an “abundance of caution" on Monday morning.
Lake Mary High School in Seminole County experienced a brief period of heightened security when the administration implemented a Code Red alert out of an “abundance of caution" on Monday morning.
Lake Mary sophomore girl's basketball player breaks season scoring record
Sophomore guard, Dakara Merthie broke the program record for most points scored in a single season.
Sophomore guard, Dakara Merthie broke the program record for most points scored in a single season.
Weapons-detecting software utilizing AI technology to make schools safer
In a mass shooting, seconds matter. Now, law enforcement are using artifical intelligence to save lives.
In a mass shooting, seconds matter. Now, law enforcement are using artifical intelligence to save lives.
'Bad things happen to good people': Central Florida schools report increase in homeless students
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
Family sues Florida city after officers handcuff their 9-year-old old son in elementary school mailroom
Florida parents are suing the city of Oviedo after their 9-year-old son was handcuffed while having a tantrum in the school mailroom.
Florida parents are suing the city of Oviedo after their 9-year-old son was handcuffed while having a tantrum in the school mailroom.
Forget the lanyards, notes! New app works as digital hall pass in Seminole County schools
Some schools in Seminole County are switching to an app called Minga. It works as a digital ID, a timed hall pass, an event notification service, and more, and it’s garnered some mixed reactions from parents and students.
Some schools in Seminole County are switching to an app called Minga. It works as a digital ID, a timed hall pass, an event notification service, and more, and it’s garnered some mixed reactions from parents and students.
Central Florida schools warn about new 'Saturn' app
Seminole County Schools were the first in our area to tell parents to watch out for the Saturn app. Some local school districts have blocked access to it on their networks.
Seminole County Schools were the first in our area to tell parents to watch out for the Saturn app. Some local school districts have blocked access to it on their networks.
Mixed reactions over new policy requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
School districts across Central Florida are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if they want their kids' nickname or preferred name to be used in class.
School districts across Central Florida are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if they want their kids' nickname or preferred name to be used in class.