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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.'
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.
Orange County Public Schools confirms it had to cut teaching positions because of anticipated student enrollment dips.
Florida substitute teacher accused of abusing special needs students
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
Loaded gun found at Eustis High School, officials say; student arrested
A student was arrested after being found with a loaded gun at Eustis High School in Lake County, officials said.
A student was arrested after being found with a loaded gun at Eustis High School in Lake County, officials said.
LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies at 72 by physician-assisted suicide
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Mike Wood, the founder of the educational toy company LeapFrog Enterprises, died at age 72 in Zurich on April 10 through physician-assisted suicide.
Marion County school board to vote on interim superintendent
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
Today, the Marion County School Board will vote to name an interim superintendent. Danielle Brewer was selected from from seven candidates and is currently the senior executive director of high schools and secondary curriculum. If approved, Brewer would assume her role immediately and would continue in the position until April 29, 2026, or until a successor superintendent has taken office.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Trump admin restores thousands of foreign student visa registrations -- for now
Records of legal status were terminated in recent weeks and students and their schools were unaware of it.
Records of legal status were terminated in recent weeks and students and their schools were unaware of it.
Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Brevard school board recesses twice during meeting amid disruptions over teacher’s contract
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School, is at the center of a controversy after the Brevard Public Schools district decided not to renew her contract.
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School, is at the center of a controversy after the Brevard Public Schools district decided not to renew her contract.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Former Orlando music teacher pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
A former music teacher at Hunters Creek Middle School in Orlando has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to child exploitation, authorities said.
A former music teacher at Hunters Creek Middle School in Orlando has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to child exploitation, authorities said.