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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Could metal detectors be installed in Flagler County schools?
Flagler County is looking to make schools safer for students by possibly adding metal detectors. Flagler Schools School Board Chair Will Furry joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about safety measures.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Students preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT
Students are getting ready for a big exam later this month. Priscilla Rodriguez, senior vice president with College Readiness Assessments, joins Good day Orlando to talk more about the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
OCPS to vote on Hungerford deal Tuesday
A multimillion dollar deal is on the line for a historic property in Eatonville on Tuesday. The Hungerford 117-acre site has long been viewed as a symbol of Eatonville’s resilience and history. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more about the deal and why it's controversial in the community.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Gov. DeSantis touts school choice as Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to Florida.
Florida school official faces state review over Charlie Kirk social media post
Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain has been summoned to appear before the state Board of Education in November after posting critical comments about conservative media personality Charlie Kirk on social media.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School now open
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is now open in Volusia County. The school is designed to accommodate 650 students.
Charlie Kirk death: Florida Education Commissioner warns teachers about social media posts
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Orange County schools face $28M funding loss
It's only been a month into the new school year, but leaders say there are fewer students attending Orange County Public Schools. This means the district will be losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains just how much funding the school district is losing.