Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College
Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.
Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.
Arbitrator rules Brevard Public Schools need not rehire teacher in preferred student name dispute
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
An arbitrator has ruled that Brevard Public Schools does not have to rehire a veteran teacher, concluding a closely watched dispute over Florida’s law governing student names and pronouns.
Florida is ranked #1 in Workforce Education
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Florida mom fights medical bills after son injured in school bus crash
A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.
A fifth-grade student is recovering after a school bus carrying 37 children was rear-ended in a four-vehicle crash in Marion County, authorities said.
Proposal would expand Florida school guardian program to colleges
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
A proposal that would allow certain college and university employees in Florida to carry concealed weapons on campus is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.
Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
Former principal avoids jail time, won't be re-hired by BPS for role in alleged underage house party
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.
Image of Hitler appears during morning announcements at Florida high school, officials say
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
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
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