Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.

Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default

An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Orange County schools approve sale of historic Hungerford site in Eatonville

Orange County Public Schools has approved the sale of the historic Hungerford property in Eatonville to Doctor Phillips Charities, ending years of debate over the future of the land.

Florida bill would extend recess requirement to middle schools

A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.

Future of historic Hungerford School property in Eatonville under discussion

The future of the historic Robert Hungerford School property is again under debate as Eatonville leaders and school officials consider a proposed transfer of the 117-acre site to Dr. Phillips Charities.

Cape Canaveral City Council asks BPS to pause elementary school closure for a year

The fight to keep Cape Canaveral’s only public elementary school open intensified Tuesday as city leaders urged the Brevard County School Board to delay a decision to close Cape View Elementary.

Volusia County mother changes plea in school resource officer attack case

A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

UCF breaks ground on new Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium

The University of Central Florida on Thursday officially broke ground on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium this week.

82-year-old veteran becomes oldest graduate at Valencia College this year

Paul Grizzelle-Reid completed coursework for an associate in arts degree this summer, and he is now working toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.