SCHOOL SAFETY

Possibly besides tuition costs, the one issue that is often on the forefront for college students and their parents is campus safety.

School districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.

News 6 sat down with the newly-selected superintendent of the Orange County Public School District. Dr. Maria Vazquez opened up about key topics like school security, the controversial parental rights in education Law, teacher raises and more.

Sheriff Marcos Lopez said the Real-Time Crime Center and the ongoing effort to add additional school camera feeds means better protection.

A new Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis aims at improving school safety.

Lake County’s school board wants to ask voters to keep a special tax to enhance school safety.

Heftier security measures remained in place at Seminole High School on Friday and will continue into next week following a shooting on the Sanford campus Wednesday, the school district said.

OVIEDO, Fla. – Leaders in Seminole County on Wednesday are expected to unveil a new safety tool aimed at keeping students safe. The school district will take part in a pilot program called Zeroeyes. The weapon detection system uses artificial intelligence to detect guns quickly by using security cameras. District leaders say the pilot program will be conducted at Oviedo High School.