NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says

A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.

Orange County school board weighs e-bike restrictions after student crashes

Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.

Former principal avoids jail time, won't be re-hired by BPS for role in alleged underage house party

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.

Do Florida schools close because of the cold? What we know

As temperatures are expected to be in the low 30s with 10 mile per hour winds Monday morning, will Central Florida schools close or issue a delayed start due to the weather? 

Florida joins 23 states in adopting President Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit

Twenty-four states – including Florida – have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in scholarships to attend qualifying K-12 public, private or charter schools. 

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
video

PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools. 

Parents raise safety concerns about crowded Brevard County school buses

Parents in Brevard County say overcrowding on school buses has reached a breaking point after new images showed students sitting on the floor of moving buses, months after earlier complaints about packed conditions.

Orange Center Elementary to become public charter school under new partnership

Orange Center Elementary School near Camping World Stadium will be converted into a public charter school under a plan approved by parents, marking a first-of-its-kind transition for a traditional public elementary school in the area.

Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.

Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default

An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Orange County schools approve sale of historic Hungerford site in Eatonville

Orange County Public Schools has approved the sale of the historic Hungerford property in Eatonville to Doctor Phillips Charities, ending years of debate over the future of the land.