Education

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.

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.

Oak Ridge High School Class of 1974 is giving back by donating $17,500 to 2024 seniors who plan to attend college after graduation.

The family of a 13-year-old who was bullied at Edgewood Junior Senior High School is suing the Brevard County School District alleging the school didn't do enough to stop the bullying.

One of Volusia County's booming towns needs a new elementary school. Plans are underway for a new Orange City Elementary School that will makeover the historic school.

The Orange County School District is offering a 9% salary raise - but the teachers union says it comes with an insurance hike

Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a "historic" salary offer for teachers district-wide. Changes to insurance premiums were also announced at Thursday's press conference.

The UCF Cheer Team and Coach Linda Gooch joined Good Day Orlando days after their national championship win. The Knights won the 2024 D1A Coed Cheerleading Title.

Orange County Public Schools is launching a weapon detector pilot program at seven of its schools.

An 11-year-old boy was arrested after making a fake school shooting 911 call in Marion County because he didn't want to be at school that day.

A Eustis middle school teacher was arrested for reportedly slapping a student inside a classroom, police said. On Nov. 17, a couple was contacted by the Eustis Middle School principal, who told them a teacher, Ute Galloway slapped their child across the face in front of other students, arrest records show.

Multiple drivers are seen on video driving past a stopped school bus in Orange County

FOX 35 visited Pine Crest Elementary in Sanford to talk to fourth-graders about how reading and writing play crucial roles in the broadcast industry.

Major changes could be coming for thousands of Volusia County students and their families as district officials consider re-zoning due to overcrowding issues.