Controversial House budget proposal, some fear it could take millions from schools
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Flagler County school bus driver charges increased to 14 felonies with more pending
Mark McNeil, 60, is accused of driving a school bus with 40 kids on it drunk. Deputies say he blew a .32 on a breathalyzer.
Mark McNeil, 60, is accused of driving a school bus with 40 kids on it drunk. Deputies say he blew a .32 on a breathalyzer.
Parent expresses horror after Flagler County school bus driver accused of driving drunk
Flagler County sheriff's deputies arrested a man accused of driving middle school students while intoxicated. FOX 35 News talked exclusively to a parent who had a child on board.
Flagler County sheriff's deputies arrested a man accused of driving middle school students while intoxicated. FOX 35 News talked exclusively to a parent who had a child on board.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don?t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida?s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill?s author argues it?s mainly about parental choice.
What many are calling the "Don?t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida?s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill?s author argues it?s mainly about parental choice.
Winter Springs HS students recognized for STEM research
Students in Seminole County are gearing up for this year's science fair. For two students - this comes on the heels of the announcement they placed in the top 300 in the country in last year's international fair.
Students in Seminole County are gearing up for this year's science fair. For two students - this comes on the heels of the announcement they placed in the top 300 in the country in last year's international fair.
Public, NAACP urge Volusia schools to continue Black history education amid critical race theory ban
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
Buddy Taylor Middle School custodian is a 'rock star'
A custodian at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Flagler County has been named "Rock Star Custodian" for 2021.
A custodian at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Flagler County has been named "Rock Star Custodian" for 2021.
A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
SAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscape
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission.
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission.
'No finding of criminal wrongdoing' in masking of student with Down syndrome, state attorney concludes
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
Flagler County considering opt-out policy following book controversy
The Flagler County School District is considering a book opt-out program that would give parents three levels of options for student book access.
The Flagler County School District is considering a book opt-out program that would give parents three levels of options for student book access.
Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Ivy League professor says her students think most Americans earn six figures
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Bezos Academy opening in Orlando
A bare community room may not look like much, but nonprofit leaders say it will soon become a lifeline for many Orlando families in need.
A bare community room may not look like much, but nonprofit leaders say it will soon become a lifeline for many Orlando families in need.
Osceola School District to host bus driver job fair
The Osceola School District is holding a job fair in hopes of filling 36 school bus driver positions.
The Osceola School District is holding a job fair in hopes of filling 36 school bus driver positions.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Marion County schools looks to fill bus driver roles with 'Bus Blitz' event
The event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.