Florida boy with terminal cancer honored with parade of first responders

Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.

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. 

Florida nonprofit gives school supplies to families in need

Unlike last year, this year's event was held indoors but with socially-distanced groups and everyone in 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.

Preparing school buses for more students
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The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.

Seminole County considering purchase of 2 golf courses

Seminole County is considering buying two golf courses: Wekiva Golf Club and the former Deer Run Country Club. Wekiva would remain a golf course, but Deer Run has a new future in store.

Healthcare workers could be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Hospitals across the country and in Central Florida are beginning to implement safety measures in response to the COVID-19 resurgence, which is primarily among the unvaccinated and linked to the delta variant. Some hospitals have said they are even considering requiring employees to get vaccinated against the virus.

FBI: More local arrests to coming in U.S. Capitol riot

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Oviedo girls softball champs finally get their trophies

After the Oviedo girls softball team won the State Babe Ruth Softball Championship, they were given gifts bags, unlike the boys team who received trophies. 

Seminole County physician advocates COVID booster shots
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Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that Florida now accounts for one out of every five new U.S. cases. At least one Seminole County physician said additional COVID-19 boosters will be needed to extend immunity.

Hundreds attend Central Florida protests supporting Cuban people
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Protests continued in Central Florida on Wednesday night in support of the Cuban people. Two locations, one in Altamonte Springs and another in Orlando, drew large crowds.

Electric vehicles involved in crashes known to reignite, firefighters say

An estimated 10% of all vehicles will be electric by 2025. With that increase, it poses new challenges for firefighters in case they encounter a fiery vehicle crash.