The Brevard County school board is looking at a significant change to its policy for cell phones and communication devices.

Earlier this month, a final plea by The First Academy to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to be ...

Under a new law going into effect July 1, cell phone use is heavily restricted in Florida schools. Here's where and when they ...

Florida lawmakers approve barring elementary, middle school student cellphone use during school day, testing idea in high schools Updated on: May 3, 2025 / 12:35 PM EDT / CBS/News Service of Florida ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers approved an expansion Friday on the ban on cell phones for elementary and middle school students, and are testing it in high schools. Leer en español ...

Florida's HB 1105 would ban elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during school hours. High schoolers could still use phones outside of class or for educational purposes.

In addition to debating whether the bell-to-bell ban called for in HB 1105 should be extended to high school, board members kicked around ideas for how any bell-to-bell ban should be enforced.

Bell replaces Garrett Ruppel who stepped down as the head boys basketball coach at Destin High School back in late April after serving just two seasons with the Sharks, before moving onto being ...