When does the 2023-2024 school year start in Central Florida?

Here's when the 23-24 school year starts in Central Florida. The list includes Orange County, Volusia County, Osceola County, and many other counties.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

Central Florida community celebrates new AAPI education law

A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.

Hospital systems partner with UCF in scholarships, donations toward new College of Nursing campus

With assistance from two of Central Florida's largest hospital systems, the University of Central Florida announced that its College of Nursing is one step closer to a new building planned for the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center.

Florida school district's cellphone ban will extend to lunch, recess

"The students will still be allowed to use any phone in the teachers room, the main office. A parent could call into the main office and get a note to their student, " says Orange County School Board member Angie Gallo.

Florida school district sued after banning popular, award-winning children's book

Tango — a children's book about two male penguins who adopted, hatched, and raised a penguin — is the face of a major lawsuit filed in Lake County, Florida.

Florida groups battle over speech rights, academic freedom

University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”

Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less

"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.

Flagler Schools preparing for vote on arming select staff members

Flagler County is thinking about getting more guns in schools. The school board on Tuesday is expected to vote on whether to start a "Guardian Program."

Charter school dispute goes to Florida Supreme Court

The Palm Beach County School Board has gone to the Florida Supreme Court in a dispute about whether it is required to make retroactive payments to charter schools stemming from a 2018 referendum.

Brevard County to increase pay for school bus drivers amid shortage

School bus drivers in Brevard County are set to get a pay increase following a school board vote next week amid a driver shortage in the district. 

Florida professor resurfaces after setting record of living 100 days underwater

A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.