House panel probing free speech at University of Florida

Members of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties sent a letter to UF president Kent Fuchs requesting documents and communications.

Students at Florida high school get hands-on culinary lesson

FOX 35’s Randi Hildreth visited Wekiva High School on Wednesday to observe a class that is part of the Culinary Arts program at the school.

Flagler County School Board meeting heats up over book controversy

Angry parents showed up Tuesday night at a Flagler County School Board meeting. Parents are upset about a book found in school libraries.

New state program to help your child build their personal library

Teachers are focusing on ways to make sure your child is up to speed now that students are back in the classroom. The state is also rolling out a new reading initiative offering free support.

Florida lawmakers begin special session on COVID-19 mandates

The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.

Innovation Games
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Local companies won't have to look too hard to find the next round of tech experts. Northrop Grumman and Brevard Public Schools held their Innovation Games at Satellite High School on Friday.

Officials: Seminole County school employee shot at gas station

Seminole County Public Schools said that the victim and another school staff member were driving a box truck with deliveries when they stopped at the gas station.

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time and students
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Monday marked the first school day since we turned back the clock. Those extra 60 minutes could really affect children and teens in drastic ways and make a world of difference in their health.

Moms For Liberty files lawsuit against Brevard school board
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A group of parents in Brevard County is suing the school board over what it calls a violation of freedom of speech. Moms for Liberty filed that suit, alleging that new policy governing public comment periods at meetings is stifling their opinions.

Florida school districts appealing judge's decision on mask-mandate ban

School boards have moved quickly to appeal an administrative law judge’s decision that upheld a Florida Department of Health rule aimed at preventing student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign

The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

University of Florida changes course; professors may testify in lawsuit

The University of Florida on Friday reversed its position, saying three professors may testify as experts in a lawsuit challenging a new state law that critics say restricts voting rights.

Former USC official to plead guilty in college admission scandal

Donna Heinel, a former USC senior associate athletic director, is expected to plead guilty Friday to her role in the fraud and bribery scheme in which the children of wealthy parents gained admission to some of the country's top universities as fake sports recruits.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.

'OnlyFans' mom getting tens of thousands messages of support

Victoria Triece spoke publicly last week saying that she's no longer allowed to volunteer at her child's Orange County School because she has an "OnlyFans" page.