SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

Devious licks There is a new TikTok challenge making the rounds among middle and high schoolers that could land teens in hot water at school. (Seminole County Public Schools)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — There is a new TikTok challenge making the rounds among middle and high schoolers that could land teens in hot water at school. Seminole County Public Schools officials said just about every middle and high school in the district has had an incident related to the challenge as of late. “They are taking soap dispensers, breaking sinks, breaking paper towel holders,” said Michael Lawrence with Seminole County Public Schools. Orange County Public Schools said four out of its 205 schools have been impacted by the TikTok challenge.

Another Orange County high school football game planned for Aug. 20 has been canceled because of the pandemic.

A vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Lake Mary has been located, police say.

A woman is injured in an apparent hit-and-run crash in Lake Mary.

Throughout the 2020 season, Seminole High School football coach Eric Lodge would tell his players, “You get what you deserve.”After overcoming the challenges related to COVID-19, gritty opponents and unexpected heartbreaks and hardships off the field, the Seminoles got what they deserved last month: the Class 8A state championship. It was Seminole High’s first title since 2008 and the ultimate end to an undefeated season. Last week, Lodge was named the Florida Dairy Farmer’s Coach of the Year. Lodge looked back on the season with WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh. Watch his remarks in the video player above.

SANFORD, Fla. – A Seminole High School student and football player was killed in a crash Sunday, school officials said. In a letter to parents and students Monday, Seminole High School Principal Dr. Jordan Rodriguez said Zi’Erric Wynn, 18, of Sanford, died in an auto accident. Rodriguez said Zi’Erric Wynn was a member of the SHS football family and beloved by his coaches and teammates. Below is the full letter sent to families:Good morning SHS family,It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Seminole High School student Zi’Erric Wynn. Respectfully yours,Dr. Jordan RodriguezPrincipalSeminole High School

RIO DE JANEIRO – An unusual sight was caught on camera at a recent soccer game in Brazil. A colorful macaw forced a time out after it landed on a player’s head. The bizarre incident happened in the middle of a training match over the weekend. [TRENDING: 10-foot bull shark attacks snorkeler in Fla. | Seminole High School student killed in crash | Fla. strip club fights to lower dancer age to 18]The bird sat on the woman’s head for several seconds before jumping onto a soccer ball and then flying toward the goal.

Casale decided to apply for the Seminole Virtual School option, hoping to be selected to teach via Seminole Connect. In fact, according to Dan Smith, the president of the Seminole Education Foundation, he applauded how Seminole County Public schools were able to accommodate high-risk teachers. He said at last count there were 420 high-risk teachers and around another 250 teachers with loved ones at home who are also considered high-risk. “I will have a little more peace when I know that 7% has that accommodations as well.”According to Seminole County Public School spokesperson Michael Lawrence, the demand for Seminole County Virtual School was there. With more than 10,000 students choosing Seminole County Virtual School or Seminole Virtual “save my seat” option, the district needed to hire 520 more teachers, many of them high-risk like Casale.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Teachers in Seminole County returned back to the classroom Tuesday for pre-planning ahead of the first day of school in the county set for Aug. 17. Seminole High School principal Jordan Rodriguez took News 6 on a tour to show how some teachers are already setting up their classrooms to keep students safe. No more extra furnitureFurniture items will be limited to only the essentials in Seminole County classrooms. Seminole County School District recently purchasing 25,000 desk partitions. Of those, about 1,650 will be coming to Seminole High School, which will cover nearly all of the 1,800 students who have chosen full face-to-face learning.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. This edition of Senior Salute goes to Charlie McDaniel of the Seminole High School baseball team. The lefty has a terrific arm, throwing a fastball, a curve, a change-up, and the steady mindset needed to succeed on the pitcher's mound. That was apparent last spring, during a major moment in Seminole Baseball history when Charlie pitched the 'Noles to their first state championship since 1992. Charlie was introduced to baseball by his dad when he was three and hes loved it ever since. Hes so well-liked at Seminole High School that one of his teachers nominated him.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Eight students at Seminole County High School were arrested Friday after school officials said the girls were involved in a fight on campus during dismissal. “Several young women engaged in multiple physical altercations as students marched toward their buses,” the email read. “This melee resulted in eight young women being arrested as they endangered themselves, their peers, our School Resource Officers, and my staff members.”The Sanford Police Department is investigating the incident and looking for any footage of the fight. “There was a fight involving a number of students at Seminole High School. “Students involved in today’s incident will be disciplined per our SCPS student code of conduct, in addition to any potential criminal charges that may be levied,” Seminole County Schools spokesman Michael Lawrence said in an email.

Last week, 19-year-old David Cowan went viral for asking his girlfriend to homecoming while she was cheering at a football game in Florida. The couple attended the homecoming dance at Cowan's school, Seminole High School, Sanford, Florida. Cowan's "proposal" video for homecoming went viral and he and Garcia were honored at the dance. The principal is right Cowan and Garcia did become known nationwide after the "proposal" video went viral. And like all good love stories, they will continue to inspire others long after the homecoming dance.

SANFORD, Fla. - A Seminole High School student was calm when he called 911 to report that two teens had held him at knifepoint during a carjacking. When the victim refused, one of the suspects grabbed a pocketknife from the door pocket of the victim's truck and forced the boy inside the vehicle, according to authorities. The suspects held the teen at knifepoint and told him to "drive them to the hood," records show. They took a knife to my throat, told me to give them everything," the teenager said in a 911 call. Although calm, the boy was anxious for police to arrive since the two abductors were outside the store.

There's nothing better than an inspiring comeback story -- both in life and in sports. Seminole High School's head baseball coach checks both boxes.

A student from Seminole High School is striving to change the world by combining her two passions: writing and politics. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.