UCF announces plans to terminate professor
UCF plans to fire a psychology professor. The university claims Dr. Charles Negy engaged in unprofessional conduct in class. Negy can still challenge the termination.
SCPS to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees
Seminole County Public Schools will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
Oviedo High School testing AI system that detects guns
FOX 35 News got a firsthand look at ZEROEYES at Oviedo High School. The artificial intelligence system is designed to add an additional layer of security to keep students, teachers, and staff safe on school campuses.
Volusia County keeping students connected with laptops
Volusia County has set a goal to make sure that every student in the public school system has a laptop. They plan to distribute them to 33,000 kids.
Teachers want access to COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.
School supply kits for students
Seminole County students who switched from remote learning to in-class learning received a school supply kit compliments of the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools.
Teachers concerned about returning to class
Thousands of Central Florida students switched from remote learning to in-class learning for the second semester.
UCF using AI to hep children learn social skills
The University of Central Florida is teaming up with a non-profit to help students with autism become more aware of non-verbal communication.
Superintendent warns of large holiday gatherings
Winter break is about to start for student's across Central Florida. Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins is warning families to exercise caution at holiday gatherings to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.
Principal dies after battle with COVID-19
A principal at Flagler Palm Coast High School has died after battling COVID-19, the school district said.
Students compete in NASA culinary challenge
NASA holds an annual cooking challenge to ask high school student to create and prepare a meal which astronauts could enjoy in space.
Florida will continue virtual learning
Florida will permit virtual learning to continue for the next semester.
Forgiving student loans
President-elect Joe Biden is considering student loan debt relief for millions of Americans. He is urging Congress to take action though he could also use the power of an executive order.
Seminole County Schools keeping mask mandate
Despite concerns expressed by parents who have grown weary of a mask mandate in schools, the district has opted to keep the policy in place.
UCF adding more in-person classes
Florida reported more than 10,000 new single-day coronavirus cases on Sunday. Despite the spike in classes, the University of Central Florida wants to add more in-person classes.
More Orange County students not told to quarantine
Student at a second school in Orange County did not receive messages to isolate after possible exposure to COVID-19.
Veteran teachers frustrated over shrinking pay gap
Veterans teachers in Florida are frustrated over what they say is a shrinking pay gap between those with years of educating compared to new teachers.
School board prohibits students from marching in parades
The Marion County School Board says students will not be permitted to march in holiday parades.
Push to continue virtual learning beyond December
An Orange County medical committee is leading the push to urge the Florida Department of Education to allow distance learning to continue through the end of the school year. Remote learning is set to expire at the end of December.
Classes dismissed for virtual school
An Orange County school is sending students home after a rise in coronavirus cases.