Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
School zone cameras being turned on today
Mount Dora is the latest school district to use speed zone cameras. Starting on Wednesday, Mount Dora police officers will be on the look out, urging drivers to use caution and watch for flashing lights. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through the consequences of the citations.
Mount Dora is the latest school district to use speed zone cameras. Starting on Wednesday, Mount Dora police officers will be on the look out, urging drivers to use caution and watch for flashing lights. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through the consequences of the citations.
Back-to-school shopping stress as prices rise
A lot of kids across the United States are going back-to-school on Monday, and parents are scrambling to buy last minute items as the supplies continue to rise in price. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has what experts say is causing those price hikes and what parents can do to fight the costs.
A lot of kids across the United States are going back-to-school on Monday, and parents are scrambling to buy last minute items as the supplies continue to rise in price. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has what experts say is causing those price hikes and what parents can do to fight the costs.
Flagler County sheriff speaks on school safety
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how his agency plans to keep school safe for the 2025-26 school year.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how his agency plans to keep school safe for the 2025-26 school year.
Back-to-school preparations in Marion County
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
Students making switch to charter schools
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
When does school start in Central Florida? Here's a list of first days for area schools
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Cracking down on school threats in Volusia County
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Sen. Ashley Moody discusses school choice in Tampa
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
Florida teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Orlando Science Center's homeschool program
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
Homeschooling sees increase in Central Florida
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
One-on-one with Osceola Schools superintendent
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Touring Orange County's newest elementary school
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.