school safety

Stephanie Luke says the state requirement to have the drills once a month is excessive.

A tenth grader at West Port High School in Ocala has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds.

Where do Florida's gubernatorial candidates stand on school safety? The five Democrats and two Republicans in the primary agree that it's important, but they differ on the approach to school safety.

Orange County is one of the largest school districts in Florida and the school board election is generating a lot of attention in the run up to the August 28th election. Candidates for the district six seat and school board chair talked about some of the issues facing the board at a forum at Baldwin Park Elementary School.

With schools almost out for summer, some school districts aren’t waiting to ramp up security. Brevard Schools said even before the Texas school shooting last week it’s adding security fencing, cameras and remote-controlled entry locks.

Teachers at Brevard County Schools might be able to carry weapons soon if a new safety plan is approved. The school board will vote on the plan later in the month.