State cleared of violating education court order on race-related concepts in classroom
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has not violated a court order that blocked parts of a controversial law restricting how race-related concepts can be taught in higher education, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has not violated a court order that blocked parts of a controversial law restricting how race-related concepts can be taught in higher education, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Free back-to-school immunizations event being held in Orange County: What to know
Orange County Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County to help families get a head start on readying kids for the next school year.
Orange County Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County to help families get a head start on readying kids for the next school year.
Florida teachers move to block DeSantis questions on critical race theory
A group of Florida college professors on Wednesday asked a federal judge to block Gov. Ron DeSantis from requesting spending data on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory programs in state universities.
A group of Florida college professors on Wednesday asked a federal judge to block Gov. Ron DeSantis from requesting spending data on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory programs in state universities.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Ben Sasse leaves U.S. Senate, starts at UF on Feb. 6
Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse resigned from the U.S. Senate on Monday as he prepares to take over as University of Florida president on Feb. 6.
Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse resigned from the U.S. Senate on Monday as he prepares to take over as University of Florida president on Feb. 6.
Police: Single bullet struck teacher's hand, chest after 6-year-old opened fire
Newport News authorities said Monday that a wounded elementary school teacher helped usher other students out of her classroom after a 6-year-old boy intentionally shot her last week.
Newport News authorities said Monday that a wounded elementary school teacher helped usher other students out of her classroom after a 6-year-old boy intentionally shot her last week.
Letters sent to Orange County parents addressing gender neutral bathrooms in schools
Orange County parents have been receiving letters, talking about which bathrooms are gender neutral and which are 'biological sex at birth' bathrooms. S
Orange County parents have been receiving letters, talking about which bathrooms are gender neutral and which are 'biological sex at birth' bathrooms. S
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Collapse of Bills safety Damar Hamlin renews conversations over sudden cardiac arrest among young athletes
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition according to the latest update from the NFL. He collapsed during last night's game after he suffered cardiac arrest. The medical scare has sparked conversation again about the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what's needed to respond.
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition according to the latest update from the NFL. He collapsed during last night's game after he suffered cardiac arrest. The medical scare has sparked conversation again about the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what's needed to respond.
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at teachers union dues
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
LGBTQ support guides in Florida schools face scrutiny
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
Multiple Florida teachers, bus drivers quit due to student misbehavior in Brevard County: board chairman
Dozens of teachers and eight school bus drivers have quit in Brevard County since school started in August because of student misbehavior, school board officials say, and there's fear more will quit, too.
Dozens of teachers and eight school bus drivers have quit in Brevard County since school started in August because of student misbehavior, school board officials say, and there's fear more will quit, too.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Best and worst college towns: Here's how Florida cities ranked
As high school seniors begin to make decisions about which college they plan to attend, and with student living expenses reaching more than $30,000 per year in some areas, WalletHub released a report of 2023's best and worst college towns and cities in America to help students choose regions with better living conditions.
As high school seniors begin to make decisions about which college they plan to attend, and with student living expenses reaching more than $30,000 per year in some areas, WalletHub released a report of 2023's best and worst college towns and cities in America to help students choose regions with better living conditions.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?