Parents shuffle plans to deal with extended spring break
Parents are reacting to the announcement that Florida schools would remain closed through March 30.
Parents are reacting to the announcement that Florida schools would remain closed through March 30.
More closures announced from theme parks to schools
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
Schools teaching how to practice good hygiene
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
All state universities in Florida to move classes online in response to COVID-19
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
Student learning about farm-to-table initiatives
Students at Ocoee High School are getting their hands dirty by growing their own vegetables and herbs as part of horticulturist science program.
Students at Ocoee High School are getting their hands dirty by growing their own vegetables and herbs as part of horticulturist science program.
Threat puts Osceola County school on lockdown
An Osceola County school was placed on lockdown due to a threat which was later determined to be a hoax.
An Osceola County school was placed on lockdown due to a threat which was later determined to be a hoax.
Brevard County schools roll out coronavirus plan
The latest coronavirus spreads through droplets from coughing or from touching contaminated surfaces. Now, Brevard County Public Schools has a plan in place to curtail the possible spread of the virus.
The latest coronavirus spreads through droplets from coughing or from touching contaminated surfaces. Now, Brevard County Public Schools has a plan in place to curtail the possible spread of the virus.
Smart Bus helping students
A rolling computer lab is helping students across Osceola County.
A rolling computer lab is helping students across Osceola County.
Training for school resource officers
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Seminole High School baseball coach reinstated
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.
Teacher accused of kicking student
A teacher at Spirit Elementary School in Deltona is accused of kicking a student. That teacher has since been arrested.
A teacher at Spirit Elementary School in Deltona is accused of kicking a student. That teacher has since been arrested.
Push to increase funding for pre-kindergarten program
There?s increasing concern over the number of dollars that are going into Florida?s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.
There?s increasing concern over the number of dollars that are going into Florida?s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.
More law enforcement eyes combing social media for school threats
Three?different Central Florida school districts in a single week had to deal with lockdowns, heightened security, and alerts to parents and students due to potential threats. As is the case lately, most of those threats were discovered on social media.
Three?different Central Florida school districts in a single week had to deal with lockdowns, heightened security, and alerts to parents and students due to potential threats. As is the case lately, most of those threats were discovered on social media.
Bus stop danger as cars fly by stopped bus
Video recorded in Marion County shows what appears to be cars flying by stopped buses. The sheriff saw the video and now a crackdown has begun..
Video recorded in Marion County shows what appears to be cars flying by stopped buses. The sheriff saw the video and now a crackdown has begun..
Bill proposes merger of some Florida universities
A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.
A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.
DeSantis sets timeline for Florida to eliminate Common Core
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education.
Push to let students start school in the afternoon
A Florida school district is considering night school for high school students, in addition to offering day classes, for those who work day jobs or attend classes that count toward college credits.
A Florida school district is considering night school for high school students, in addition to offering day classes, for those who work day jobs or attend classes that count toward college credits.
Together Toward Tomorrow
Orange County Public School Parent Academy is hosting an event to help parents and their kids get prepared for college.
Orange County Public School Parent Academy is hosting an event to help parents and their kids get prepared for college.
Virtual sandbox helping students learn about environment
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Teachers really in Tallahassee for more education money
Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.
Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.