Alachua County School District not backing down from mask mandate
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
Volusia County School Board holding emergency meeting on mask mandate
One-by-one, school districts across Central Florida are debating masks in the classroom. The Volusia County School Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the issue and it has brought out a lot of people who are either showing show their support of a mask mandate or their frustrations.
One-by-one, school districts across Central Florida are debating masks in the classroom. The Volusia County School Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the issue and it has brought out a lot of people who are either showing show their support of a mask mandate or their frustrations.
Broward Schools superintendent offers insight ahead of OCPS mask mandate
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
State orders districts to follow governor's ban on mask mandates
Five school districts in Florida are now defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. Two of them already received a letter from the state telling them they have 48 hours to follow the rules or funding will be cut.
Five school districts in Florida are now defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. Two of them already received a letter from the state telling them they have 48 hours to follow the rules or funding will be cut.
Brevard County parents hold rally supporting masks in schools
Parents in Brevard County who are in favor of mask mandates in schools held a rally on the first day of classes.
Parents in Brevard County who are in favor of mask mandates in schools held a rally on the first day of classes.
School mask debate heats up
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.
Back to school health concerns
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Back to school motivation
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Monday
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Parents concerned about no mask mandates at school
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
School districts prepare for first day of school
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
Today is the final day of Florida's back to school sales tax holiday
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
One on One with Orange County Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
RSV infections rising among children
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Back to school breakfast and lunch ideas
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Helping kids deal with back to school anxiety
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Mother of fallen Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Norm Lewis helps fill school pantries
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
Getting back into the school routine
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
Coach returns to school after battling COVID-19
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
How to teach kids in a homeschool environment
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.