Central Florida bus driver rescues toddler found wandering in road
Brevard Public Schools says Renee Carpenter was driving her route in Canaveral Groves when she noticed the child wandering along the road “in just his diaper.”
Back to school health concerns
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.
Orange County prepares for school by detailing COVID protocols
Over 209,000 students are ready to return to the classroom. Orange County says the key to keeping schools safe is by keeping the community safe.
Anxiety looms as parents prepare kids to go back to school
Samantha Taylor is getting her daughter, Billie, ready for second grade. It’s a big day for Billie. She hasn’t been inside a school for more than a year.
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.
Today is the final day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers, tablets, and accessories.
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.
One on One with Orange County Public Schools Superintendent
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida nonprofit gives school supplies to families in need
Unlike last year, this year's event was held indoors but with socially-distanced groups and everyone in masks.
Getting back into the school routine
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
Sheriff's office gives out free backpacks to students
The Orange County Sheriff's Office were out Saturday morning handing out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to the community.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' mask order as Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring COVID-19 masks
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
Florida gives OK for school vouchers in districts requiring masks
DeSantis said in his order that the rules could include withholding money from school districts or other actions allowed under Florida law.
Back-to-school shopping more expensive due to COVID
According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.