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.
Ahead of the general election later this year, a 19-year-old student at the University of Central Florida is running to hold a position on the Seminole County School Board.
The Orange County Public School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the sale of the historic Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips Charities, despite objections from members of the Eatonville Town Council who urged the board to delay or reject the plan.
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.
A music director who worked at Bayside High School has been arrested after he was accused of molesting an underage student, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
Lake County school board will once again discuss rebuilding Eustis Elementary, a school that has been a community cornerstone for 100 years.
A big decision is coming for families at one Central Florida elementary school. Parents at Orange Center Elementary are being asked to vote on whether to keep the school as a traditional public school or convert it into a charter.
Security will be increased at Seminole County Public Schools after law enforcement officials receive several tips about a social media video.
More than dozens of students are now being forced to find new classrooms, and teachers are packing up with no severance and few answers this week after their Central Florida charter school, Legends Academy, shut its doors for good.
The sale of Eatonville’s historic Hungerford property is once again drawing controversy, as town council members confronted Mayor Angie Gardner during a special meeting Tuesday night over a deal approved they said without their input.
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.
Michael Tiorik’s daughter went to McCoy Elementary, and now his four grandchildren attend the school. Tiorik says the possible closure leaves his family with more questions than answers.
Robert Goodwin, a Massachusetts travel agent, is accused of defrauding more than 100 Seabreeze High School students and chaperones.
Officials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.
A SUSF spokeswoman said that several degree programs at universities across Florida have been terminated after a review by the state.
An all clear has been gives after a “swatting call” prompted two schools to temporarily go on a lockdown, according to Brevard Public Schools officials.
Last week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
The lawsuit says that the teen had been strip-searched several times last year, as well as a myriad of other accusations levied against school officials.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.
There will be an increased law-enforcement presence at Lake Weir High School after a man was found shot nearby, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
An Orlando man is accused of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling the fire alarm once inside the lobby, according to court documents.
This week, the Florida Board of Education approved the full list of standards students can be expected to learn as part of a new communism curriculum in schools.
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the holiday in Miami, his office also brought new details about a class coming to schools in 2026.
State university leaders in January will tackle Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to end the use of H-1B visas that allow foreigners to be hired faculty, the university system’s Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.
Osceola County School District officials say the district is only two points away from earning an A grade, but leaders acknowledge challenges remain — including concerns from some parents about the recent integration of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program into general classrooms.
After a Kentucky man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old was released from prison early and moved to Central Florida, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for changes to the state’s “insanity defense.”
A University of North Florida professor, who was terminated for telling students he would “shoot them,” says his words were misinterpreted and that he wants his job back.
An 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A letter issued to the district school board claims that the “Mx.” pronoun — reportedly pronounced “mix” — was intended to obfuscate the teacher’s gender.
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.
After an Orange County teacher was told to remove a poster of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk from his room last week, the district has announced it will finally back down.
A Winter Garden elementary school teacher was arrested last week over a domestic violence incident at her home, according to the police department.
A UCF professor was arrested last week after he chased down a student and beat him, according to the Oviedo Police Department.
A Pineapple Cove Academy teacher was jailed earlier this month after police said she injured a child at school, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.
Seminole County Public Schools shared heartbreaking news with families about three recent student deaths by suicide.
Parents at Winter Springs High School learned from the principal this week that an employee resigned after an investigation revealed he engaged in "inappropriate communication" with a student.
An anonymous bomb threat was issued against over 40 school districts across the state on Tuesday evening, according to Brevard County Public Schools.
Some parents in one of Central Florida's largest school districts are calling for the superintendent to resign after a paraprofessional admitted he had "concerning" thoughts about students.
A PTO president says parents will be prepared to protest if Brevard Public Schools closes Cape View Elementary School.
Seminole County Public Schools was required to shut down one of its programs over concerns about “racial discrimination,” according to district officials on Monday.
In a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.
An 11-year-old boy faces charges after the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the child made online threats against his middle school.
A massive fraud case involving over 100 Volusia County students and chaperones has now sparked an arrest warrant, according to the sheriff’s office.
A 32-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he brought a firearm onto the campus of Meadowbrook Middle School, raising questions about Florida’s recently enacted open-carry law.
The former teacher who said on body camera she was hanging out at a party with more than a hundred teenagers thinks she’s been punished enough.
A 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday after a “threatening Facebook post” was discovered, according to the Ocala Police Department.
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.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced his support for firing teachers who celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
What can you post on social media without risking your job? The question has gained urgency after several employees in Central Florida faced investigations and terminations linked to posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A week after he was assassinated at a college event in Utah, conservative activist Charlie Kirk will receive a statue in his honor in Sarasota, according to the New College of Florida.
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A teacher at Blue Lake Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after a “concerning statement” came to light, according to the Volusia County School District.
After conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event on Wednesday, Florida’s education commissioner is putting out a warning to teachers in the state.
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.
The district will introduce an advanced, real-time communication system and fixed bus routes for drivers to improve student safety.
Here's why an Orange County woman is advocating for increased safety education for children who use electric vehicles to get to school.
A new Florida law eliminating Certificates of Completion for some students with disabilities has left thousands of families concerned about their child’s future opportunities, particularly regarding access to specialized vocational training programs.
Orange County is considering installing speed detection cameras at 12 schools to improve pedestrian safety in school zones.
Florida leaders targeted an Alachua County teacher on Thursday after accusations arose of a student being targeted over his political beliefs.
A school resource officer in Osceola County wrangled and relocated an alligator that was causing concern for student safety, according to the sheriff's office.
Following last year’s Legislative session, Florida students can expect to see a new class in their schools starting in 2026.
The School District of Osceola County has opened an investigation after a 9-year-old boy with special needs stepped off a school bus at the wrong stop on his second day of classes.
The Osceola County School District is taking proactive steps to reduce accidents involving school buses and their blind spots.
On the first day of school, the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools addressed new policies this year including stricter rules for students and their phones.
Orange County Public Schools is gearing up for the first day of class amid a continuing shortage of bus drivers.
