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FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.

Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.

The goal during National Stop on Red Week is to highlight the significance of fully stopping at a red light, which cuts down on potential accidents and injuries to others. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares how the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDOT) is keeping everyone safe.

Island H2O Water Park is holding its "Back to School Splash" on Aug. 8 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight in Kissimmee. Guests can enjoy water slides, a foam party and more with Star 94.5. FOX 35's David Martin reports.

In this FOX 35 Care Force segment, we honor Chef Kamal Philibert, who volunteers his time at a local community center to teach and inspire children. FOX 35’s Amanda Ruiz has the story.

Central Florida students head back to class next week. While many parents are excited to share their children’s back-to-school photos online, officials are warning against sharing too much personal information, as scammers may be watching.

Students across Central Florida are headed back to class next week, which means drivers will see the return of school buses on the road. FOX 35's Traffic Anchor Stephanie Rivas shows when drivers should stop for a school bus.

Most Central Florida students will return to class for the new school year next week. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares how we can keep students safe on the roads when heading to school.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida will permanently close on August 18 to make way for a new attraction. Theme park expert Tharin White shares his thoughts on the closure, along with new details about SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream haunted houses, Epic Universe, and more.

A new clothing pantry has opened at Stenstrom Elementary in Oviedo for students in need.

Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.

FOX 35's David Martin takes you on an exclusive tour of 101 Paws And Claws, a USDA and FWC licensed non-profit exotic animal facility in Deltona committed to public education and wildlife awareness.

Central Florida school crossings are prepared for the start of the new school year, with crossing guards ready to help keep students safe on their way to and from school. Emili Sommers, Volusia County’s School Crossing Guard Program Coordinator, shares how the team plans to ensure student safety.

Central Florida students are getting ready to head back to school, and law enforcement wants you to watch the roadways. More families and children are going to be out waiting on school buses and even walking to school. That is why St. Cloud Police are kicking off "Operation Best Foot Forward." this morning. FOX 35's Matt Trezza reports.

The top prosecutor for Orange and Osceola counties is warning drivers to ease off the gas pedal or face serious consequences under a new state law which makes extreme speeding an arrestable offense. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Migdalisis Garcia weighs in.