One-on-one with Osceola Schools superintendent
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Touring Orange County's newest elementary school
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida teacher vacancies down 17.7% in 2025-2026 school year
Florida teacher vacancies are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Ron DeSantis says. The governor said more than $5.9 billion has been dedicated to teacher pay increases since he took office.
Florida teacher vacancies are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Ron DeSantis says. The governor said more than $5.9 billion has been dedicated to teacher pay increases since he took office.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
Florida’s new month-long back-to-school tax holiday starts August 1: Governor DeSantis
Florida’s new month-long Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday officially begins August 1, giving families across the state a full 31 days to save on essential school supplies, clothing, and technology.
Florida’s new month-long Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday officially begins August 1, giving families across the state a full 31 days to save on essential school supplies, clothing, and technology.
Florida PTA sues U.S. Department of Education over school funding
The Florida PTA and Florida Education Association joined several other school districts, and unions across the country to file a lawsuit demanding that money be released.
The Florida PTA and Florida Education Association joined several other school districts, and unions across the country to file a lawsuit demanding that money be released.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.