HISTORICAL MOMENT: Franklin Park Elementary opens its doors to a new building [Video]

FORT MYERS, Fla — The first day of school at Franklin Park Elementary is a historical moment because it’s brand spanking new.

Watch as your Fort Myers community correspondent, Miyoshi Price, gives you a look at the finishing touches and a new tradition:

A historical moment for Franklin Park Elementary opening its doors to a new building

Many people in the community remember the Gentlemen’s Welcome, but this year, Franklin Park Elementary started a new tradition called “Walk a Panther” to class.

Students like Jamiah Adison are seeing their classrooms for the first time.

As your Fort Myers Community Correspondent, Miyoshi Price walked with Adison. The fifth grader described everything that stood out to her.

“The colors, the teachers, the people,” Adison said. “I really like it.”

By the time the bell rang, classrooms were filled up for the first day in a new building.

Franklin Park is a community …