Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
Florida bill would extend recess requirement to middle schools
A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.
A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.
Orange County Schools to hire recruiter to boost enrollment
Orange County Public Schools plans to hire a recruiter to increase student enrollment amid years of declining enrollment. The school board is working with Caissa K12, a recruitment company that has reportedly helped bring roughly 1,900 students back to the district, earning over $900 per student.
Orange County Public Schools plans to hire a recruiter to increase student enrollment amid years of declining enrollment. The school board is working with Caissa K12, a recruitment company that has reportedly helped bring roughly 1,900 students back to the district, earning over $900 per student.
2 Lake County students facing charges after gun found on school campus, officials say
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Florida education officials question Alachua school official over Charlie Kirk comments
Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
Florida bill would bring cursive writing back to schools
A new bill in the Florida House of Representatives (HB 127) proposes teaching cursive to students in grades 2–5.
A new bill in the Florida House of Representatives (HB 127) proposes teaching cursive to students in grades 2–5.
Florida redefines 'low-performing' schools, triggering surge and charter expansion debate
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.
Deltona High unveils new welding lab for students
A new program is sparking some bright futures in Volusia County with the opening of a new welding lab for students at Deltona High School.
A new program is sparking some bright futures in Volusia County with the opening of a new welding lab for students at Deltona High School.
School bathroom rules finalized in Florida
The Florida Department of Education approved some controversial rules for the new school year about who can use what bathrooms and students not being allowed to learn about sexual orientation from Kindergarten to 8th grade
The Florida Department of Education approved some controversial rules for the new school year about who can use what bathrooms and students not being allowed to learn about sexual orientation from Kindergarten to 8th grade
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
Florida DOE approves new school year rules
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
World?s only commercial ?zero-gravity? lab
Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
More schools moving to 4-day week
Schools across the U.S. are considering a 4-day school week.
Schools across the U.S. are considering a 4-day school week.
State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida education commissioner confronts Alachua County School Board over conduct
Florida’s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board’s behavior and one member’s recent comments on social media.
Florida’s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board’s behavior and one member’s recent comments on social media.
Celebrating National Walk or Roll to School Day
Today, communities across the U.S. are walking and rolling as part of National Walk & Roll to School Day 2025, a celebration of safe, active travel for youth and families. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more the initiative.
Today, communities across the U.S. are walking and rolling as part of National Walk & Roll to School Day 2025, a celebration of safe, active travel for youth and families. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more the initiative.
Babies learn ASL at Orlando's 'The Learning Experience'
Do you ever wish you knew what babies were thinking? Are they hungry? Do they want milk? The Learning Experience in Orlando is fixing this problem by teaching infants and toddlers American Sign Language (ASL) as part of their early childhood education and development curriculum. William Silva, the director of the center, and Jazlyn Nelson, infant teacher, join Good Day Orlando to share more.
Do you ever wish you knew what babies were thinking? Are they hungry? Do they want milk? The Learning Experience in Orlando is fixing this problem by teaching infants and toddlers American Sign Language (ASL) as part of their early childhood education and development curriculum. William Silva, the director of the center, and Jazlyn Nelson, infant teacher, join Good Day Orlando to share more.
Go to college for free: Apply for FAFSA now
The FAFSA application is now open for the 2026-27 school year, and local organizations Elevation Scholars and Lift Orlando are hosting a community Financial Aid Night on Wednesday night at Orange Center Elementary School to ensure local students can complete the application. Gaslande Fleurimont, manager of College Success for Elevation Scholars, and Thomas Tyler, Lift Orlando college and career specialist, join Good Day Orlando to talk more about the benefits of FAFSA.
The FAFSA application is now open for the 2026-27 school year, and local organizations Elevation Scholars and Lift Orlando are hosting a community Financial Aid Night on Wednesday night at Orange Center Elementary School to ensure local students can complete the application. Gaslande Fleurimont, manager of College Success for Elevation Scholars, and Thomas Tyler, Lift Orlando college and career specialist, join Good Day Orlando to talk more about the benefits of FAFSA.
Meet Andrew Cherico, the UCF journalist inspiring many
Andrew Cherico is a broadcast journalism student at UCF who provides content for the "Sons of UCF" and "Knights 247" as well as Orlando Magic content for the website round table. Andrew was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when he was two and a half years old. When he was nine years old, he lost his ability to walk. He now works on the adult advisory council at Cure SMA and shares his story at speaking events to help bring awareness to his condition and give those with similar conditions someone to look up to. Andrew's story will air on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff on Saturday between 11:15 and 11:30.
Andrew Cherico is a broadcast journalism student at UCF who provides content for the "Sons of UCF" and "Knights 247" as well as Orlando Magic content for the website round table. Andrew was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when he was two and a half years old. When he was nine years old, he lost his ability to walk. He now works on the adult advisory council at Cure SMA and shares his story at speaking events to help bring awareness to his condition and give those with similar conditions someone to look up to. Andrew's story will air on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff on Saturday between 11:15 and 11:30.