Central Florida parents concerned over no mask mandates at schools
With school starting Tuesday for Orange and Seminole counties, parents are concerned about sending their children back into the classroom with other students not wearing a mask.
Anxiety looms as parents prepare kids to go back to school
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
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The group wants an executive order signed by the Governor to be rescinded.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.
Seminole County to require masks for students with opt-out option
The Seminole County School District said on Saturday that it is requiring masks for students for at least the first 30 days of the school year.
Seminole County Public Schools to require employees to wear masks
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
School districts extend online learning deadlines as COVID delta variant leaves parents torn
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about sending their children back into the classroom.
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.
Judge delays sentencing for Joel Greenberg's sex trafficking conviction
Greenberg pleaded guilty in May to sex trafficking of a minor and five other charges, among the nearly three dozen he faced.
Seminole County School Board votes to make face masks optional
The Seminole County School Board voted on Tuesday to make face masks optional for students, teachers and staff.
Seminole County adds 3 school campuses to administer vaccines to kids ages 12-15
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month. However, parents want it repealed now.
Seminole County's incoming superintendent talks masks in schools
The incoming superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) sat down with FOX 35 News for the first time on Wednesday.
8-year-old starts petition to make masks optional in Seminole County schools
With only a couple of weeks left in the school year, an 8-year-old boy named Charlie is taking the mask mandate into his own hands in Seminole County.
Officials say adults took quick action during Seminole County school bus fire
Seminole County school officials said when a school bus caught fire Tuesday afternoon, the driver and monitor on the vehicle took all the right actions.
Judge turns down challenge to Seminole County superintendent hire; contract approved for Serita Beamon
The Seminole County School Board voted Tuesday to approve a contract with Serita Beamon to become the district’s next superintendent.
'Terribly flawed': Former Seminole Co. superintendent candidate roasts job process
"I no longer have an interest in the position of Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools," he wrote.
Mom sues Seminole County Schools over superintendent selection
A Seminole County mother is suing the Seminole County School Board over its recent superintendent search and selection process.
UCF's 'Bounce House' to host Seminole County graduation ceremonies
Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) on Wednesday announced that the district will host Class of 2021 graduation ceremonies for the county's high schools at UCF’s Spectrum Stadium, also known as "The Bounce House."
Serita Beamon selected as Superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools
The School Board of Seminole County has selected Serita Beamon as the new Superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS).
Seminole County School Board chooses new superintendent
On Tuesday, the School Board of Seminole County selected a new superintendent for Seminole County Public Schools.