Panic buttons add another level of security to schools
As Central Florida students head back to class, safety measures have been put in place that go beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Staff members now have a application or fob that works as a panic button to alert law enforcement of any issues on campus.
As Central Florida students head back to class, safety measures have been put in place that go beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Staff members now have a application or fob that works as a panic button to alert law enforcement of any issues on campus.
Florida union says judges should step aside from reopening schools case
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in January included Rowe and Osterhaus on a list of nine nominees for two open seats on the Florida Supreme Court.
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in January included Rowe and Osterhaus on a list of nine nominees for two open seats on the Florida Supreme Court.
Dozens of positive COVID-19 cases in Osceola schools
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Debate over additional funding for school resource officers
A push to cut back on funding for school resource officers in Orange County is underway because there are fewer students participating in face-to-face learning.
A push to cut back on funding for school resource officers in Orange County is underway because there are fewer students participating in face-to-face learning.
COVID-19 cases close schools
COVID-19 testing was set up at Olympia High School on Tuesday. It is the first high school in Orange County to shut down due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities believe an outbreak of the virus is tied to a social gathering in August.
COVID-19 testing was set up at Olympia High School on Tuesday. It is the first high school in Orange County to shut down due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities believe an outbreak of the virus is tied to a social gathering in August.
Bright Futures deadline extended
The graduating class of 2020 will have another chance to earn a Bright Futures scholarship.
The graduating class of 2020 will have another chance to earn a Bright Futures scholarship.
Brevard County elementary schools closing due to COVID-19 concerns
A Brevard County school is closing down due to a growing number of cases of the coronavirus. Golfview Elementary School is closed, with in-person classes resuming next Tuesday.
A Brevard County school is closing down due to a growing number of cases of the coronavirus. Golfview Elementary School is closed, with in-person classes resuming next Tuesday.
High school football practice allowed to begin
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
Orange County teachers union calls for end of face-to-face learning
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
COVID-19 safety measures at Volusia County schools
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Tracking COVID-19 cases in schools
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.
Here are the positive COVID-19 cases, those in quarantine in each school district across Central Florida
FOX 35 is tracking COVID-19 cases across the school districts in Central Florida.
FOX 35 is tracking COVID-19 cases across the school districts in Central Florida.
Judge lifts stay that kept school-reopening order in effect
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
President's son weighs in on Florida school reopening battle
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
Teachers transform desks into Jeeps
Some elementary school teachers in Volusia County are getting creative when it comes to social distancing.
Some elementary school teachers in Volusia County are getting creative when it comes to social distancing.
Over 150 asked to quarantine by Seminole County Public Schools
More than 150 are in quarantine in Seminole County after possible exposure to COVID-19 during the first week of in-person learning.
More than 150 are in quarantine in Seminole County after possible exposure to COVID-19 during the first week of in-person learning.
Judge rules reopening of schools unconstitutional
A drop in coronavirus cases comes as many school districts return to in-person learning.
A drop in coronavirus cases comes as many school districts return to in-person learning.
State unpublishes report tracking COVID-19 cases on school campuses
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
School districts react to FEA lawsuit decision
A judge has ruled that the state's order to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will appeal the decision.
A judge has ruled that the state's order to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will appeal the decision.
High school senior helps with tutoring program
A student who struggled with virtual learning in the spring wants to make sure others don't fall behind this fall and is trying to help.
A student who struggled with virtual learning in the spring wants to make sure others don't fall behind this fall and is trying to help.