These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Volusia elementary school teacher arrested after alleged bomb threat statement, officials say
A Central Florida teacher was arrested on Friday, charged with making false reports of planting a bomb.
A Central Florida teacher was arrested on Friday, charged with making false reports of planting a bomb.
Charlie Kirk death: Florida Education Commissioner warns teachers about social media posts
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk shooting: UCF reviews campus security for high-profile speakers after activist's killing
The killing of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah is raising new security concerns when polarizing figures visit college campuses, including the University of Central Florida.
The killing of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah is raising new security concerns when polarizing figures visit college campuses, including the University of Central Florida.
Orange County schools face $28M funding loss
It's only been a month into the new school year, but leaders say there are fewer students attending Orange County Public Schools. This means the district will be losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains just how much funding the school district is losing.
It's only been a month into the new school year, but leaders say there are fewer students attending Orange County Public Schools. This means the district will be losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains just how much funding the school district is losing.
Substitute teacher banned from Orange County schools after making threats to students, district says
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
Getting students ready for their careers
In the current job market, employers are prioritizing skills such as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are more important to have now that Artificial Intelligence is taking over more jobs. Jessica Wensel, Rollins College career coach, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to build those skills.
In the current job market, employers are prioritizing skills such as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are more important to have now that Artificial Intelligence is taking over more jobs. Jessica Wensel, Rollins College career coach, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to build those skills.
UCF vs. North Carolina A&T: The highlights
The UCF Knights defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 7-68, at the Big House. Here are top plays, players, and moments from the game.
The UCF Knights defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 7-68, at the Big House. Here are top plays, players, and moments from the game.
'Grow Healthy Kids' handing out recess kits
There's a renewed push to help children get more active. A local nonprofit called "Grow Healthy Kids" is giving out recess kits at area schools' FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie gives us an inside look.
There's a renewed push to help children get more active. A local nonprofit called "Grow Healthy Kids" is giving out recess kits at area schools' FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie gives us an inside look.
OCPS enrollment drops could affect budget
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
Missing Orange County students could mean huge decline in funding
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orange County school officials estimate enrollment drop of nearly 7,000 students
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district faces millions of dollars in lost funding as enrollment declines.
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district faces millions of dollars in lost funding as enrollment declines.
UCF student arrested after allegedly recording up woman's skirt at school's library
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student has been arrested after officials say he was caught recording up a woman's skirt in the school's library. When confronted by a witness, the man allegedly said taking videos was "his job."
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student has been arrested after officials say he was caught recording up a woman's skirt in the school's library. When confronted by a witness, the man allegedly said taking videos was "his job."
Will it rain for UCF's home openers vs. Jax State?
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down the latest weather headlines, from the heat across the country to the projected forecast for the UCF Knights football home opener this Thursday against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down the latest weather headlines, from the heat across the country to the projected forecast for the UCF Knights football home opener this Thursday against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
UCF Football Scott Frost Press Conference: FULL
UCF Knights Head Football Coach Scott Frost announced his starting QB ahead of the 2025-2026 football season. He also talked about the upcoming season.
UCF Knights Head Football Coach Scott Frost announced his starting QB ahead of the 2025-2026 football season. He also talked about the upcoming season.
Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Parents raise safety concerns over crowded Brevard County school buses
Parents in Brevard County are raising alarms about overcrowded school buses, saying some children are forced to stand in the aisles on the way to and from school.
Parents in Brevard County are raising alarms about overcrowded school buses, saying some children are forced to stand in the aisles on the way to and from school.