Florida lawmakers clash over school start times law slated to take effect in 2026
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
Florida schools, universities close ahead of winter storm
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.
BCU students demand trustee resignations amid leadership dispute
Students gathered in a boardroom at Bethune-Cookman University, holding posters and calling for the resignation of five members of the school's board of trustees.
Students gathered in a boardroom at Bethune-Cookman University, holding posters and calling for the resignation of five members of the school's board of trustees.
Bike to School: Cutting down on absences in Volusia County
In Volusia County, a new program is helping students get to class and reduce absenteeism. The school district is providing bicycles and helmets to students who need assistance with transportation. Mike Micallef, Executive Director of Graduation Assurance and Student Services for Volusia County Schools, explains the initiative.
In Volusia County, a new program is helping students get to class and reduce absenteeism. The school district is providing bicycles and helmets to students who need assistance with transportation. Mike Micallef, Executive Director of Graduation Assurance and Student Services for Volusia County Schools, explains the initiative.
Orange County Public Schools, police departments at odds over SRO funding
Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).
Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).
Florida lawmaker wants to ban undocumented immigrants at some state universities
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
Prefer a skill over a university? Seminole County to begin firefighting program for high school freshmen
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marks school choice milestones
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state's school choice model should be a template for the rest of the nation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state's school choice model should be a template for the rest of the nation.
Florida boy, 11, arrested, put in handcuffs over false bomb threat on school bus, police say
An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Student arrested after bomb threat on bus
A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.
A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.
Grand opening for new Addition Financial Credit Union branch
Students at Osceola High School soon will be running a new Addition Financial Credit Union branch on campus.
Students at Osceola High School soon will be running a new Addition Financial Credit Union branch on campus.
Volusia County School Board chair steps down after controversial comments
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
Calls to 'exit exams' in high school
Florida is one of only six states that still require exit exams for high school graduation.
Florida is one of only six states that still require exit exams for high school graduation.
Orange County Public Schools, police departments clash over SRO funding
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.
Brevard County School Board considering new AI tech to prevent school shootings
The latest school shooting in the U.S. is sparking a closer look at safety in Central Florida classrooms.
The latest school shooting in the U.S. is sparking a closer look at safety in Central Florida classrooms.
UCF lost over $107K in vendor payment scam, auditor general says
The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.
The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.
Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'
Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."
Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."
Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.
Teacher accused of taping elementary student's head to desk
A teacher and a teacher’s aide have been arrested and charged with child endangerment after reportedly taping a student’s neck to his desk for nearly an hour.
A teacher and a teacher’s aide have been arrested and charged with child endangerment after reportedly taping a student’s neck to his desk for nearly an hour.