More than 200 positions are being eliminated at Orange County Public Schools as part of a districtwide effort to reduce spending amid declining enrollment and funding challenges.
As Orange County Public Schools moves forward with plans to close seven schools, some families say they are facing uncertainty over how their children will get to class.
A decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.
Just days before the start of track season, parents at Legacy Middle School reached out to News 6, mentioning they were concerned after the school’s track was suddenly torn up for construction. We took those concerns to the Orange County School District.
The Orange County school board is holding public hearings Tuesday night for closure plans for seven public schools. How did we get here? It depends on who you ask.
The Orange County school board is holding public hearings tonight for closure plans for seven public schools, and it’s the last time parents and the community can plead to keep the schools open.
Osceola County School District is considering hiring a third-party consultant to persuade families to return students to district schools, a step that could cost $935 for each student who re-enrolls.
Over recent years, Florida public schools have seen falling enrollment amid declining birth rates and expansion of the state’s school voucher program.
Walkout protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity have spread to high schools across Central Florida, prompting warnings from state and local school officials that students who leave class during instructional time could face disciplinary consequences.
A "prank" near Lake Nona Middle School sparked a heavy response by law enforcement on Wednesday evening, according to the Orlando Police Department.
A workshop in Orange County on Tuesday discussed a plan to potentially consolidate seven public schools to deal with falling enrollment.ng enrollment.
According to a report, the text began with strategy aimed at Timber Creek’s defense, but quickly shifted to a profane rant about the opposing school and its community.
Orange County Public Schools has received reports of unsafe incidents involving e-bikes and scooters. These concerns have prompted discussions on how to protect students and others nearby.
Orange County Public Schools said Sunday that all district schools will open Monday except for Summerlake Elementary School after the campus suffered facility issues caused by recent extreme cold.
The district is preparing to decide whether to close seven Orange County schools because of low enrollment. A workshop will discuss community meetings and review survey results from families.
Orange County Public Schools are operating under capacity due to a decline in birth rates, an aging population, and increased school choice, which have drastically lowered enrollment numbers and impacted the district financially.
Emotions ran high during a crowded Orange County community meeting Tuesday night as parents and residents questioned district leaders about the possible closure of their children’s schools.
One day after Orange County Public Schools approved the sale of the historic Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips Charities, the Town of Eatonville is preparing to take its next step forward after a long-running debate over the future of the land.
Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
After years of debate, the Orange County School Board on Tuesday is set to give the final signoff on the sale of the historic Hungerford property.
A state audit is recommending that Orange County Public Schools maintain attendance records to demonstrate that at least one school resource officer is present at each school every day.
Bonneville, Chickasaw, Eccleston, McCoy, Meadow Woods, and Orlo Vista elementary schools, and Union Park Middle School in Orange County could all potentially close. An email obtained by News 6 explains what could happen to the schools after.
Several parents are now speaking out after Orange County Public Schools announced it is moving forward with a plan that could lead to the closure of seven schools, including McCoy Elementary.
Orange County school board members will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to discuss the possible closure of several schools as the district grapples with declining enrollment.
As winter break approaches, many Orange County families are facing a familiar concern: how to put food on the table when school meals stop.
As the Orange County School Board prepares to vote, members express skepticism about a costly recruitment strategy aimed at reversing enrollment declines.
On Tuesday night, the Eatonville council will vote on a resolution to clarify the mayor’s executive powers and reaffirm that council approval is required for certain actions. The resolution comes after the mayor’s involvement with the transfer of the Hungerford property from Orange County Public Schools to Dr. Phillips Charities in late September.
A teenager accused in a deadly shooting of a classmate near Oak Ridge High School will remain in jail while awaiting trial.
A judge is delaying a pre-trial detention hearing for a teenager accused in a deadly shooting of a classmate near Oak Ridge High School.
According to an arrest affidavit, students at Howard Middle School said the substitute teacher was aroused, touching himself, and viewing nude photos on his phone while supervising the class.
Eatonville residents gathered Friday night to discuss the future of the historic Hungerford property and review the town’s updated master plan. The meeting focused on this week’s land purchase agreement between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Dr. Phillips Foundation.
As Orange County Public Schools prepares to sell more than 100 acres of land in Eatonville to Dr. Phillips Charities, the town council is scheduled to meet and discuss the plan.
This week, a legal group announced that it sent a demand letter to Orange County Public Schools over a “Witchy Wednesday” video series at a local high school.
A portable on an Orange County Public Schools administrative campus along John Young Parkway may look unassuming, but inside are shelves of donations for some of the county’s most needy students.
District leaders had projected a loss of about 3,000 students, but the school board has been informed the actual decline is more than double that.
LGBTQ+ History and Awareness Month will remain on the Orange County Public School Board calendar after the school board voted down a proposal to remove it this week.
Drivers heading past Lake Gem Mary along Gatlin Avenue may be familiar with an old sealed-off building stashed away on the lakeside.
Orange County’s superintendent joined school-board members, law-enforcement leaders and more for a back-to-school news conference at Dr. Phillips High School.
Orange County Public Schools is gearing up for the first day of class amid a continuing shortage of bus drivers.
Sheeler High School is a small, public charter school in Apopka that’s rewriting the script and giving students a second chance.
Data obtained by News 6 from Orange County Public Schools shows the district identified 8,828 homeless students last year, up over 50% since the 2019 school year. What that means for families and for the district.
A Maitland camp counselor accused of molesting a child is now facing a second criminal charge, and his public defender has withdrawn from the case citing a conflict of interest.
A group of Orange County high school students will protest Tuesday afternoon against proposed changes to advanced academic programs, a move they say could impact their access to college-level coursework.
Orange County currently leads the state in student homelessness, according to the school district. Our partner, Vox Populi, looked at how schools help homeless students in west Orange County.
After a decade marked by rapid expansion, Orange County Public Schools is hitting the brakes on building new campuses, a move driven by a notable dip in student enrollment projections.
Jessica Rivera was taken into custody at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden on charges of tampering with evidence during a capital felony proceeding.
A spokesperson for Orange County Public Schools confirms to News 6 that hundreds of teachers have received letters stating they won't be returning to their current positions next year, as the district deals with a drop in enrollment and budget cuts.
A bill in Tallahassee which would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is one step closer to becoming law.
A bill championed by an Orange County mother that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training in some school programs is a step closer to getting to Gov. DeSantis’ desk.
The City of Winter Park is set to vote on whether to move forward with a new agreement to keep police officers on public school campuses, ending a monthslong standoff with Orange County Public Schools.
Orange County Public Schools could soon pay a consultant nearly $1,000 per student to help bring families back to traditional public schools.
A proposed bill in Tallahassee that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is being heard in its final Senate committee Monday afternoon.
Five local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
Orange County Public Schools says it prioritized venues for graduation based on graduating class size, not how close the venues were to the school. But Jones High School parents say many parents or students may not have transportation across the county to UCF.
An Orange County Public Schools math teacher is turning learning into a slam dunk by combining her two passions: education and basketball. Jennifer Lopez teaches fourth grade at Stonewyck Elementary School and has developed what she calls “Magic Math.”
Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
An Orange County judge has ruled against a woman who sued the public school district after an anonymous tip that she modeled for OnlyFans led to her being told she could no longer volunteer at her child's elementary school.
The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has established a memorial fund in honor of the 6-year-old boy who was hit and killed while riding his bicycle in an Apopka mobile home park on Saturday.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida along with Orange County Public Schools is hoping to feed thousands of families ahead of the school district's winter break.
Orange County Public Schools may swap school resource officers for guardians in some district buildings next school year.
Orange County Public Schools is urging parents to take the district’s new threats and weapons course so there is no room for misunderstanding:
Two band directors at Orange County district high schools have been named semifinalists for the2025 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum.
Leaders with Orange County Public Schools are celebrating after voters approved an extension of a half-cent sales tax to fund the district’s construction and renovation needs for the next 10 years.
Voters in two Central Florida counties on Tuesday night said they wanted to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and maintenance costs for public schools.
Voters are heading to the polls in two Central Florida counties to decide whether they want to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and maintenance costs for public schools.
Over 3,000 Orange County Public School students were at the Kia Center on Monday to celebrate their reading achievements with the Orlando Magic.
Orange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.
Advocates with the historic Hungerford property are calling for the Orange County School Board to return the land back to the community for their control, adding that the property is sacred to the town of Eatonville.
Orlando Police Department school resource officers were tipped off about a student carrying a suspected handgun on campus, according to a news release.
Since 1994 , the Universal Education Center has been serving Orange County Public Schools students, offering a unique blend of academic coursework and real-world work experience on the Universal Orlando property.
Orange County high school students will not need to pass through metal detectors every morning, but the schools themselves and events related to them will still be subject to random searches, according to a district spokesperson.
Orange County Public Schools said its new absent notification system will be up and running again as we head into the second week of classes.
Howard Middle and Luminary Middle, two Orange County schools feared to be empty on the first day of classes amid construction delays, have clinched the necessary certification to welcome students back on time.
With students heading back to school soon in Orange County, the district is also facing some challenges to start the new school year.
