Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents

Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents

Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.

Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.

UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors

UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors

The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.

The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.

How juvenile arrests for school threats can haunt kids for the rest of their lives

How juvenile arrests for school threats can haunt kids for the rest of their lives

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.

Sasse defends allegations of 'inappropriate spending' at UF after expenses tripled

Sasse defends allegations of 'inappropriate spending' at UF after expenses tripled

On Friday, former University of Florida President Ben Sasse disputed allegations of “inappropriate spending” following reports that spending by the president’s office more than tripled after he took over as leader of the state’s flagship university.

On Friday, former University of Florida President Ben Sasse disputed allegations of “inappropriate spending” following reports that spending by the president’s office more than tripled after he took over as leader of the state’s flagship university.

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

Back-to-school tax holiday not just for kids
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Back-to-school tax holiday not just for kids

Summer is almost over and the kiddos will soon be heading back to school. One of the fun things about that is you get to do some back-to-school shopping. Even better, there are some deals out there as detailed by financial planner Todd Bryant.

Summer is almost over and the kiddos will soon be heading back to school. One of the fun things about that is you get to do some back-to-school shopping. Even better, there are some deals out there as detailed by financial planner Todd Bryant.

This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU

Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU

Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations.

Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations.

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy
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University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.

Brevard County testing year-round school calendar
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Brevard County testing year-round school calendar

Challenger 7 Elementary School in Cocoa is starting a new year-round school calendar on July 22, 2024. They are the first in the county to test out the schedule. Brevard County school board member Megan Wright explains.

Challenger 7 Elementary School in Cocoa is starting a new year-round school calendar on July 22, 2024. They are the first in the county to test out the schedule. Brevard County school board member Megan Wright explains.