The summer weather will continue in North Central Florida for quite a while, but families are getting ready to send their kids back to school regardless. Here’s a multitude of helpful stories to help make the return a little smoother, from after-care for youngsters to tips for college freshmen.
After delaying the plan in August for community meetings, the board restored Wyomina Park, Fordham Early Learning Academy, and Bridgeway Academy to its five-year Future-Focused Operations Plan and said the Wyomina Park campus will stay open.
These six Marion County high school students were among only 16,000 in the entire country to reach the semifinals.
Marion County Public Schools says no decision has been made on rezoning Wyomina Park Elementary after August community meetings.
Parents and residents are calling for support in opposition to closing or rezoning the school at tomorrow’s public meeting.
Marion County School Board members signaled support for adding the Baby Olivia fetal development videos to an approved list of optional classroom supplements after a packed work session Aug. 20.
The Local Technology Planning Team is sharing details on discounted Spectrum and Xfinity high-speed internet plans that start at about $15 a month for qualifying households.
This year’s tax-free holiday runs July 20-August 20 2026.
These 12 nostalgic school lunch snacks from the 1990s and early 2000s turned packed lunches into playground currency.
Through a new partnership with U.K. company BibliU, CF offers a flat-rate textbook solution that delivers all required texts digitally through the MyCF student portal.
From cozy coffeehouses and elegant tea rooms to quiet public libraries, these off-campus study spots across North Central Florida offer students comfortable places to focus, recharge and tackle everything from homework to group projects.