Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
3,000 Miles, 40 Days, One Mission: UCF Student Rows the Atlantic for NASA
One UCF Doctoral Student rows across the Atlantic in 40 days for Nasa research. He joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how he battled 30-foot waves while conquering "World’s Toughest Row."
One UCF Doctoral Student rows across the Atlantic in 40 days for Nasa research. He joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how he battled 30-foot waves while conquering "World’s Toughest Row."
University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Former Alabama president Stuart Bell meets with UF community as presidential search nears conclusion
After a two-year search marked by political controversy and an unsuccessful attempt to hire another candidate, the University of Florida is moving closer to selecting its next president.
After a two-year search marked by political controversy and an unsuccessful attempt to hire another candidate, the University of Florida is moving closer to selecting its next president.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Orange County Public Schools gives a grim 'state of the schools' update
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
Florida teen, 14, arrested over 'joke' bomb threat at school, officials say
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey steps in to secure Palm Bay schools after city council's SRO price hike
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Florida triplets named high school valedictorians; all committed to same college
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.