Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Orange County Public Schools pausing new construction amid enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Detained Georgetown scholar released from Texas detention center
A Georgetown University scholar that was detained by immigration authorities was released Wednesday.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
After multiple arrests, Florida’s substitute teacher requirements under scrutiny
After several substitute teacher arrests, FOX 35 News is digging into what it takes to be considered for the job.
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
Substitute teacher in Osceola County accused of throwing student into wall, police say
A 71-year-old substitute teacher has been arrested after allegedly throwing a student against a classroom wall at Neptune Elementary School in St. Cloud, Florida.
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, poll finds
The president has attempted to force change at some of the nation’s top universities that he believes are linked to liberalism and antisemitism.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Orange County students get hands-on training for future careers
As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35’s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.
Programs to help train Orange County students for careers
FOX 35 Classroom is kicking off a Blue Collar Dollar Series, where we explore options for students who don’t want to go on to a 4-year university. They can get started in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with career and technical education programs. On this segment, we check out options at Orange Technical College.
University of Florida names Santa Ono sole finalist in search for president
Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan, has been named the sole finalist to lead the University of Florida.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: How teachers can get free meals, discounts, and more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Meet Jeremy Davies, Volusia County's 'Teacher of the Year'
FOX 35 is celebrating local teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. On today’s segment, we highlight Jeremy Davies, an IB math teacher making a difference in the classroom at Spruce Creek High School.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
School desegregation order from 1966 ended by Justice Department: What to know
The U.S. Justice Department has lifted a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong."
Ivy League student's DOGE-like email to analyze why tuition is so high lands him in hot water
Sophomore Alex Shieh created database to identify three particular types of school positions: "DEI jobs, redundant jobs, and bulls--t jobs."
Duolingo announces 148 courses created with generative AI
The company said building one new course on Duolingo could take years, but using generative AI allows for 'unprecedented speed and quality.'
Teacher cuts loom in Orange County as enrollment drops, budget takes $28M hit
Orange County Public Schools confirms it had to cut teaching positions because of anticipated student enrollment dips.