Flagler students can retake SAT if they so choose after disruption over masks

Students in Flagler County were in jeopardy of having their SAT test scores tossed out because a school board member showed up at a recent exam session and directed students to remove their face masks. The College Board investigated and is offering a makeup test opportunity for students.

OCFR donates fire equipment, vehicle to East River High Fire Academy

Some East River High School students are on their way to becoming firefighters with the help of a generous donation from Orange County Fire Rescue.

Lakeland teen receives perfect scores on 2 AP exams

A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.

Boy with special needs spends hours on Orange County school bus, says parents

Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.

Former Carver Middle School teacher says she quit because she felt unsafe

Two teenagers have been charged after shots were fired outside an Orlando middle school and now a former teacher is telling FOX 35 News she believes the campus has been unsafe for years.

Central Florida college cancels $1.2 million in student debt

Students enrolled at the college between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, are eligible for the debt cancelation.

Volusia County School District investigating social media bullying

The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.

University of Florida wants to ax 'critical race' from study title, complaint says

An associate dean said the graduate school wouldn’t approve anything with the word “critical” in the title of a curriculum initiative to examine race and anti-racism.

Florida lawmakers push to increase minimum school dropout age

The Sunshine State is one of 15 states that allows students to drop out of school with parent permission at 16-years-old.

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.

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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.