4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (159+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — As students return to classrooms, a new national survey finds many parents believe their children’s schools have room for improvement when it comes to cleanliness. The survey found 39% of parents rated their child’s school cleanliness as excellent. When…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (260+ words) UNITED STATES — As students head back to school for the 2026-27 year, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and First Book are distributing backpacks filled with books to 50 classrooms nationwide. The initiative, supported by Random House Children’s Books, includes copies of the newly released…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (166+ words) WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — The Winter Springs Police Department is collaborating with The Wesley Seth Foundation to offer free door and window alarms to residents, aiming to help prevent childhood drownings. Police said Florida has the highest drowning rate in the…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (495+ words) Parents always brace themselves for the list of required school supplies, new shoes, clothing, electronics and boxes of tissues that come knocking on their door. Finder examined how back-to-school spending is predicted to hit a new record high this year....

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (129+ words) SmartAsset analyzed 48 of the largest U.S. metro areas to estimate the annual cost of raising a small child in a household with two working adults. The study also measured how estimated costs changed from 2025 to 2026. A table ranking the costs of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (135+ words) WFTV Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Florida to consider rule restricting undocumented students from career programs Florida Kids and Family Expo: 200+ exhibits, live shows and activities this weekend 3 areas of interest being…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (409+ words) An actor known for his role in “The Blind Side” has shared how his recovery is going after he suffered a severe blood infection, coma and spinal stroke. Quinton Aaron spoke to ABC News and “Good Morning America” earlier this…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (879+ words) It’s time to hit the books, and with that comes a mountain of back-to-school expenses. The National Retail Federation reports that American families plan to shell out nearly $864 on school supplies for elementary and high school students and just under…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (450+ words) A 3-year-old South Florida girl who died four days after she was found with her head stuck inside a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter’s residence died from “probable positional asphyxia,” officials said. A report written by the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (691+ words) Every May, the Social Security Administration drops one of the most entertaining website updates of all: the names that gained the most in popularity out of over 1,000 common names. The 2025 top baby names, unveiled in May 2026, were full of surprises....