UCFPD therapy dog competing for America's Favorite Pet
A therapy dog with the University of Central Florida Police Department is competing to be America's Favorite Pet.
A therapy dog with the University of Central Florida Police Department is competing to be America's Favorite Pet.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Orange County teachers union, school district agree on new contract
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
Florida University closes DEI office, eliminates 13 positions, moves $5M to comply with state rules
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
Florida legislation would allow Satanists to volunteer in schools
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
Madeline Soto's death sparks Orange County parents' plea for absence alert policy changes
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
Is it okay to end a sentence with a preposition? Merriam-Webster says yes
Renowned dictionary editor and publisher Merriam-Webster weighed in on whether or not it’s ok to end a sentence with a preposition and upset many people about it.
Renowned dictionary editor and publisher Merriam-Webster weighed in on whether or not it’s ok to end a sentence with a preposition and upset many people about it.
When does spring break 2024 start for Central Florida school districts?
Spring break is right around the corner for Central Florida students. As parents prepare to have their children back home for the short vacation - it'll be helpful to know when spring break starts in Florida.
Spring break is right around the corner for Central Florida students. As parents prepare to have their children back home for the short vacation - it'll be helpful to know when spring break starts in Florida.
Teachers union unhappy with insurance spike
The Orange County School District is offering a 9% salary raise - but the teachers union says it comes with an insurance hike
The Orange County School District is offering a 9% salary raise - but the teachers union says it comes with an insurance hike
'Insulting to teachers': Orange County teachers union says district's salary changes are misleading
Just one day after Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) rejected the special magistrate's recommendation on healthcare benefits – the teachers union has responded.
Just one day after Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) rejected the special magistrate's recommendation on healthcare benefits – the teachers union has responded.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
UCF-linked Limbitless Solutions using AI to help design prosthetics for kids, teens
Since they were founded in 2014, Limbitless has outfitted more than fifty of their so-called "Bionic Kids."
Since they were founded in 2014, Limbitless has outfitted more than fifty of their so-called "Bionic Kids."
When does college spring break 2024 start in Florida?
For those planning to take a trip with their friends to a popular spring break destination it'll be helpful to know what dates you book your arrangements for.
For those planning to take a trip with their friends to a popular spring break destination it'll be helpful to know what dates you book your arrangements for.
Florida book ban prompts Ripley's to give away books to residents for free
Now that over 1,600 books have been flagged in Escambia County schools for potential banning, one publisher is fighting back – and making their books even more accessible to Florida residents.
Now that over 1,600 books have been flagged in Escambia County schools for potential banning, one publisher is fighting back – and making their books even more accessible to Florida residents.
Orange County teachers offered 'historic' 9% salary bump
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a “historic" 9% salary offer for all teachers employed by the district – but also introduced significant changes to teachers' healthcare coverage.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a “historic" 9% salary offer for all teachers employed by the district – but also introduced significant changes to teachers' healthcare coverage.
OCPS offers 'historic' salary bump for teachers
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a "historic" salary offer for teachers district-wide. Changes to insurance premiums were also announced at Thursday's press conference.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a "historic" salary offer for teachers district-wide. Changes to insurance premiums were also announced at Thursday's press conference.
CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand
The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.
The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.
Taylor Swift inspired workshop at University of Delaware helping students learn data analytics
From friendship bracelets to song streaming data, a Taylor Swift-inspired workshop series at the University of Delaware is helping students learn data analysis.
From friendship bracelets to song streaming data, a Taylor Swift-inspired workshop series at the University of Delaware is helping students learn data analysis.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.