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.
Preparing school buses for more students
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.
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.
Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
One on One: Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace
Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Lawsuit filed to recover fees charged to students during pandemic
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
Student leads effort to build coral reef project
Many of Florida's coral reefs are slowly dying and that has motivated a Central Florida middle school student to do something about it. He pitched the idea of a saltwater aquarium to be used as an on campus learning tool to educate other kids on what's happening off our shore.
Many of Florida's coral reefs are slowly dying and that has motivated a Central Florida middle school student to do something about it. He pitched the idea of a saltwater aquarium to be used as an on campus learning tool to educate other kids on what's happening off our shore.
Seminole County drops mask mandate in schools
The Seminole County School Board has voted to lift a mask mandate for students this fall.
The Seminole County School Board has voted to lift a mask mandate for students this fall.
Florida education board backs controversial guidelines
Backing Gov. Ron DeSantis? campaign against critical race theory, the State Board of Education on Thursday approved a rule that places controversial guidelines on the way U.S. history is taught in public schools.
Backing Gov. Ron DeSantis? campaign against critical race theory, the State Board of Education on Thursday approved a rule that places controversial guidelines on the way U.S. history is taught in public schools.
Summer School attendance at all time high
Summer schools are packed with kids this year. Orange County is breaking an attendance record.
Summer schools are packed with kids this year. Orange County is breaking an attendance record.
Virtual learning options for the fall
School districts are planning to bring children back fulltime next school year. But if you aren't quite ready for the return, or maybe you just enjoyed the virtual learning environment, there are still options for you out there.
School districts are planning to bring children back fulltime next school year. But if you aren't quite ready for the return, or maybe you just enjoyed the virtual learning environment, there are still options for you out there.
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.
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.