Ex-coach speaks out after firing for profanity-laced victory speech

A controversial video cost a state championship-winning baseball coach his job, but now there's an effort underway to get that coach his job back. 

Florida lawmakers back increased school bus safety

A proposal in the Florida Legislature would increase from $100 to $200 the minimum fine for failing to stop for school buses. The minimum fine would increase from $200 to $400 for motorists who pass buses on the side where children get on and off the buses.

Tildenville Elementary students learn about STEM careers by building 'chocolate asphalt'

Engineers with Florida’s Turnpike showed fifth-graders how to use sugar, oats, walnuts and chocolate to make “chocolate asphalt” as a way to inspire them to think about STEM careers.

USC to offer free tuition for families earning $80,000 or less

In an effort to widen access for more middle and low-income students, USC will eliminate tuition for families earning $80,000 or less annually and will no longer consider home equity in financial aid calculations, it was reported Thursday.

University leaders, lawmakers slam consolidation plans

A Florida House proposal seeking to abolish the independent status of two Florida universities is spurring a fierce fight, as a bipartisan group of legislators on Wednesday decried the plan.

Teacher accused of kicking student
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A teacher at Spirit Elementary School in Deltona is accused of kicking a student. That teacher has since been arrested.

Rent your diploma to Natural Light for $100

Natural Light, or as it's known across many college campuses "Natty Light," is offering graduates $100 if they are willing to loan their diplomas to the company.

Teachers rally in Orlando for better wages, more school funding

Teachers continued their calls for more funding for students and schools and fair pay Saturday in Downtown Orlando.

Push to increase funding for pre-kindergarten program
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There?s increasing concern over the number of dollars that are going into Florida?s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.

More law enforcement eyes combing social media for school threats
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Three?different Central Florida school districts in a single week had to deal with lockdowns, heightened security, and alerts to parents and students due to potential threats. As is the case lately, most of those threats were discovered on social media.

Bus stop danger as cars fly by stopped bus
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Video recorded in Marion County shows what appears to be cars flying by stopped buses. The sheriff saw the video and now a crackdown has begun..

Program trains you to be professional roadie for a rock star

You can live the rock and roll lifestyle while making some good money. FOX 35's David Martin has details about El Camino, a new school of music, repair, and technology. With the eight-week intensive training, you can learn how to be a professional roadie.

Bill proposes merger of some Florida universities

A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.

Bill proposes merger of some Florida universities
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A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.

Florida teacher becomes U.S. citizen with students by her side

Small's current fourth grade class, as well as students she taught at the school in the past, showed up to the Leon County Courthouse waving American flags to support her.

Fifth Third Bank says it will continue support of Florida vouchers after LGBTQ concerns

The decision comes after an Orlando Sentinel investigation last month found that 156 private Christian schools with anti-gay views educated more than 20,800 students with tuition paid for by state scholarships.

Governor DeSantis: Common Core officially eliminated from Florida schools

The state says the curriculum for English language arts will be updated for the 2021-22 school year, with mathematics coming the following school year.