Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme

Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme

A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.

A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

Bill imposing 8-year school term limits headed to DeSantis

Bill imposing 8-year school term limits headed to DeSantis

The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'

Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.

Here's the best, highest rated public high schools in the Orlando area

Here's the best, highest rated public high schools in the Orlando area

As the school year prepares to come to a close, some families may be thinking about moving. Whether that's to or around Orlando, it's important to some that they know how well of a school their child will attend. 

As the school year prepares to come to a close, some families may be thinking about moving. Whether that's to or around Orlando, it's important to some that they know how well of a school their child will attend. 

School shooting message in Florida school bathroom leads to 2 arrests

School shooting message in Florida school bathroom leads to 2 arrests

Two students at a middle school in Florida have been arrested after authorities said a message threatening a school shooting was scrawled on bathroom mirror.

Two students at a middle school in Florida have been arrested after authorities said a message threatening a school shooting was scrawled on bathroom mirror.

Brevard Public Schools down to three finalists for superintendent job

Brevard Public Schools down to three finalists for superintendent job

Brevard County Public schools gave members of the community a chance to meet with potential new superintendents before the district makes a decision on who it will hire next week.

Brevard County Public schools gave members of the community a chance to meet with potential new superintendents before the district makes a decision on who it will hire next week.

Florida teachers among lowest paid in the country

Florida teachers among lowest paid in the country

The state of Florida ranks nearly dead last when it comes to average teacher pay, according to a new report from the National Education Association.

The state of Florida ranks nearly dead last when it comes to average teacher pay, according to a new report from the National Education Association.

DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom.

The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom.

Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships

Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships

Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.

Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.

Windermere Prep parents want immediate notification when threat occurs

Windermere Prep parents want immediate notification when threat occurs

Some parents of children who attend Windermere Preparatory School tell FOX 35 News that the school needs to notify parents immediately, during any type of threat.

Some parents of children who attend Windermere Preparatory School tell FOX 35 News that the school needs to notify parents immediately, during any type of threat.