Volusia County starts school Monday, will leave tracking COVID-19 cases to county health officials
The county will officially join the rest of Central Florida on Monday, beginning the school year with both in-person and online options for families.
Harmony Middle School moves to virtual learning due to reports of COVID-19 among staff
Harmony Middle School in Osceola County has been closed due to COVID-19. Students have been sent back home after just five days of in-person learning. Twelve staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus and now students will resume virtual learning for two weeks.
State seeks to fast-track school reopening case, even as appeals court reinstates stay
Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.
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.
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.
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.
Judge asked to lift stay on school reopening ruling
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
Central Florida universities warn against large gatherings amid pandemic, could lead to suspensions
Stetson University in DeLand and the University of Central Florida are warning students large gatherings could lead to suspension from the schools.
'This district is not ready': Volusia teachers push to have schools reopening date moved
With the start of school just days away, most Volusia County students say they want to go back to the classroom, while several teachers say they want the date pushed back.
Over 100 asked to self-quarantine by Seminole County schools after being exposed to COVID-19
Communication officer Michael Lawrence told FOX 35 News in an email that the numbers are based off of approximately 12 positive cases.
1st-grade teachers turn desks into Plexiglass Jeeps for awesome 'off-road adventure'
While preparing their classrooms for the first day of class at St.
Osceola County Schools superintendent says people from 8 schools test positive for COVID-19
The Osceola County superintendent says safety precautions are working after eight schools had people test positive for COVID-19.
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.
Judge rules reopening of schools unconstitutional
A drop in coronavirus cases comes as many school districts return to in-person learning.
Brevard, Seminole County students face technical difficulties on first day of virtual learning
The district is asking parents and students to be patient as they work through technical problems.
Classes begin at University of Central Florida
Classes began at the University of Central Florida on Monday for both in-person and online learning. It was a far cry from a normal first day of school on a university campus.
Back-to-School: 7 Central Florida school districts begin school year on Monday, both virtually and in-person
Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Polk, and Sumter County all begin the 2020- 2021 school year on Monday morning.
Brevard County Schools reports technical issues among some of those learning from home
The 2020- 2021 school year in Brevard County officially began on Monday but not without issues, especially as many students attempted to learn from home.
Osceola County students head back to school on Monday, both virtually and in-person
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
Sports resume Monday in Marion County as students start classes
High school coaches are getting creative to make sure sports are played safely.