Family sues Florida city after officers handcuff their 9-year-old old son in elementary school mailroom
Florida parents are suing the city of Oviedo after their 9-year-old son was handcuffed while having a tantrum in the school mailroom.
Florida parents are suing the city of Oviedo after their 9-year-old son was handcuffed while having a tantrum in the school mailroom.
Inside Volusia County School's STEM bus
Volusia County Schools has a brand new bus -- one focused on STEM -- and outfitted with microscopes, science experiences, and other tools to foster interest in those areas. The district hopes to take the bus on the road to visit schools and community events throughout the country.
Volusia County Schools has a brand new bus -- one focused on STEM -- and outfitted with microscopes, science experiences, and other tools to foster interest in those areas. The district hopes to take the bus on the road to visit schools and community events throughout the country.
Osceola County School Board member gave alcohol to underage teen, forcibly tried to kiss her: Deputies
An Osceola County School Board member is facing criminal charges involving an 18-year-old, according to court records.
An Osceola County School Board member is facing criminal charges involving an 18-year-old, according to court records.
UCF athletic director's family rivalry heats up as Knights take on Kansas this week: 'A game you want to win'
Despite the number of connections, UCF AD Terry Mohajir said it’s easy to put all that aside and root for UCF.
Despite the number of connections, UCF AD Terry Mohajir said it’s easy to put all that aside and root for UCF.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Florida school district loses $700k in fraud scheme, sheriff says
The Flagler County School District has fallen victim to a fraud scheme, in which they lost more than 700 thousand dollars, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
The Flagler County School District has fallen victim to a fraud scheme, in which they lost more than 700 thousand dollars, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Apopka High School teacher arrested
An Apopka High School science teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually battering a teen after giving him edibles, wine, and beer
An Apopka High School science teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually battering a teen after giving him edibles, wine, and beer
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Florida school teaching courses show students how to use Artificial Intelligence
School districts across the state are now embracing artificial intelligence in the classroom. In fact, some schools are now teaching students how to harness its power and use it.
School districts across the state are now embracing artificial intelligence in the classroom. In fact, some schools are now teaching students how to harness its power and use it.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Volusia County Schools unveils new STEM bus for students
It's the 2023 version of the Magic School bus. Volusia County Schools unveiled the district's new STEM bus to students, families, district staff and community members at Beachside Elementary on Tuesday.
It's the 2023 version of the Magic School bus. Volusia County Schools unveiled the district's new STEM bus to students, families, district staff and community members at Beachside Elementary on Tuesday.
Orange County Commission funds projects for UCF, Convention Center, arts and cultural grants
The Orange County Commission met Tuesday to discuss how to allocate funds from its Tourism Development Tax.
The Orange County Commission met Tuesday to discuss how to allocate funds from its Tourism Development Tax.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
'Tape Measure': Meet UCF's new robotic dog
Meet "Tape Measure." He's the new robotic dog at the University of Central Florida.
Meet "Tape Measure." He's the new robotic dog at the University of Central Florida.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
UCF students react to restart in student loan repayments
The federal government says Americans collectively hold more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. At the University of Central Florida, students like first-year student Brin Flores say they know that weight.
The federal government says Americans collectively hold more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. At the University of Central Florida, students like first-year student Brin Flores say they know that weight.
Brevard parent frustrated with students missing class because of bus delays: 'It's insane'
A Brevard Public Schools middle schooler is missing class because her bus is so late or not showing up at all.
A Brevard Public Schools middle schooler is missing class because her bus is so late or not showing up at all.
Florida school district orders removal of all books with gay characters before slightly backing off
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay."
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay."
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Mom claims school lost son with disabilities after he wandered from campus unnoticed
An Osceola County mother said her son left school at the end of the day, but he didn't end up at home. Instead, he ended up about a block away from the school before being found by a good Samaritan.
An Osceola County mother said her son left school at the end of the day, but he didn't end up at home. Instead, he ended up about a block away from the school before being found by a good Samaritan.