Rep. speaks on colleges focusing on American students
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts on the change.
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts on the change.
Florida colleges focus on American students
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shares more details.
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shares more details.
Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on revising tenure at universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
Santa Ono blocked from UF presidency amid DEI backlash
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono named University of Florida president after Ben Sasse’s departure
The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Santa J. Ono as the institution's 14th president.
The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Santa J. Ono as the institution's 14th president.
District stops building schools after enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Orange County students get hands-on training for future careers
As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35?s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.
As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35?s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.
Programs to help train Orange County students for careers
FOX 35 Classroom is kicking off a Blue Collar Dollar Series, where we explore options for students who don?t want to go on to a 4-year university. They can get started in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with career and technical education programs. On this segment, we check out options at Orange Technical College.
FOX 35 Classroom is kicking off a Blue Collar Dollar Series, where we explore options for students who don?t want to go on to a 4-year university. They can get started in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with career and technical education programs. On this segment, we check out options at Orange Technical College.
University of Florida names Santa Ono sole finalist in search for president
Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan, has been named the sole finalist to lead the University of Florida.
Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan, has been named the sole finalist to lead the University of Florida.
Meet Jeremy Davies, Volusia County's 'Teacher of the Year'
FOX 35 is celebrating local teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. On today?s segment, we highlight Jeremy Davies, an IB math teacher making a difference in the classroom at Spruce Creek High School.
FOX 35 is celebrating local teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. On today?s segment, we highlight Jeremy Davies, an IB math teacher making a difference in the classroom at Spruce Creek High School.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Florida substitute teacher accused of abusing special needs students
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
Loaded gun found at Eustis High School, officials say; student arrested
A student was arrested after being found with a loaded gun at Eustis High School in Lake County, officials said.
A student was arrested after being found with a loaded gun at Eustis High School in Lake County, officials said.
Marion County school board to vote on interim superintendent
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Brevard school board recesses twice during meeting amid disruptions over teacher’s contract
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School, is at the center of a controversy after the Brevard Public Schools district decided not to renew her contract.
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School, is at the center of a controversy after the Brevard Public Schools district decided not to renew her contract.