Florida redefines 'low-performing' schools, triggering surge and charter expansion debate
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.
Deltona High unveils new welding lab for students
A new program is sparking some bright futures in Volusia County with the opening of a new welding lab for students at Deltona High School.
School bathroom rules finalized in Florida
The Florida Department of Education approved some controversial rules for the new school year about who can use what bathrooms and students not being allowed to learn about sexual orientation from Kindergarten to 8th grade
Florida DOE approves new school year rules
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
World?s only commercial ?zero-gravity? lab
Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
More schools moving to 4-day week
Schools across the U.S. are considering a 4-day school week.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida education commissioner confronts Alachua County School Board over conduct
Florida’s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board’s behavior and one member’s recent comments on social media.
Celebrating National Walk or Roll to School Day
Today, communities across the U.S. are walking and rolling as part of National Walk & Roll to School Day 2025, a celebration of safe, active travel for youth and families. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more the initiative.
Babies learn ASL at Orlando's 'The Learning Experience'
Do you ever wish you knew what babies were thinking? Are they hungry? Do they want milk? The Learning Experience in Orlando is fixing this problem by teaching infants and toddlers American Sign Language (ASL) as part of their early childhood education and development curriculum. William Silva, the director of the center, and Jazlyn Nelson, infant teacher, join Good Day Orlando to share more.
Go to college for free: Apply for FAFSA now
The FAFSA application is now open for the 2026-27 school year, and local organizations Elevation Scholars and Lift Orlando are hosting a community Financial Aid Night on Wednesday night at Orange Center Elementary School to ensure local students can complete the application. Gaslande Fleurimont, manager of College Success for Elevation Scholars, and Thomas Tyler, Lift Orlando college and career specialist, join Good Day Orlando to talk more about the benefits of FAFSA.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Meet Andrew Cherico, the UCF journalist inspiring many
Andrew Cherico is a broadcast journalism student at UCF who provides content for the "Sons of UCF" and "Knights 247" as well as Orlando Magic content for the website round table. Andrew was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when he was two and a half years old. When he was nine years old, he lost his ability to walk. He now works on the adult advisory council at Cure SMA and shares his story at speaking events to help bring awareness to his condition and give those with similar conditions someone to look up to. Andrew's story will air on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff on Saturday between 11:15 and 11:30.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Could metal detectors be installed in Flagler County schools?
Flagler County is looking to make schools safer for students by possibly adding metal detectors. Flagler Schools School Board Chair Will Furry joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about safety measures.
‘Reading Rainbow’ returning after nearly 20 years
“Reading Rainbow" is coming back soon! Here's what we know.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.