Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School now open
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is now open in Volusia County. The school is designed to accommodate 650 students.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is now open in Volusia County. The school is designed to accommodate 650 students.
Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, some on the left — many in the education sphere — have come out dismissing or even celebrating his death as a way of disputing his conservative political views.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, some on the left — many in the education sphere — have come out dismissing or even celebrating his death as a way of disputing his conservative political views.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Volusia elementary school teacher arrested after alleged bomb threat statement, officials say
A Central Florida teacher was arrested on Friday, charged with making false reports of planting a bomb.
A Central Florida teacher was arrested on Friday, charged with making false reports of planting a bomb.
Charlie Kirk death: Florida Education Commissioner warns teachers about social media posts
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has warned teachers and school staff members to watch what they post on social media, specifically in the wake of the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk shooting: UCF reviews campus security for high-profile speakers after activist's killing
The killing of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah is raising new security concerns when polarizing figures visit college campuses, including the University of Central Florida.
The killing of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah is raising new security concerns when polarizing figures visit college campuses, including the University of Central Florida.
Orange County schools face $28M funding loss
It's only been a month into the new school year, but leaders say there are fewer students attending Orange County Public Schools. This means the district will be losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains just how much funding the school district is losing.
It's only been a month into the new school year, but leaders say there are fewer students attending Orange County Public Schools. This means the district will be losing tens of millions of dollars in state funding. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains just how much funding the school district is losing.
Substitute teacher banned from Orange County schools after making threats to students, district says
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
Getting students ready for their careers
In the current job market, employers are prioritizing skills such as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are more important to have now that Artificial Intelligence is taking over more jobs. Jessica Wensel, Rollins College career coach, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to build those skills.
In the current job market, employers are prioritizing skills such as critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are more important to have now that Artificial Intelligence is taking over more jobs. Jessica Wensel, Rollins College career coach, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how to build those skills.
UCF vs. North Carolina A&T: The highlights
The UCF Knights defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 7-68, at the Big House. Here are top plays, players, and moments from the game.
The UCF Knights defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 7-68, at the Big House. Here are top plays, players, and moments from the game.
'Grow Healthy Kids' handing out recess kits
There's a renewed push to help children get more active. A local nonprofit called "Grow Healthy Kids" is giving out recess kits at area schools' FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie gives us an inside look.
There's a renewed push to help children get more active. A local nonprofit called "Grow Healthy Kids" is giving out recess kits at area schools' FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie gives us an inside look.
OCPS enrollment drops could affect budget
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
Orange County Public Schools has seen declining enrollment for years now. This year, they say thousands of students are again missing, and about half of the students come from immigrant families. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why some parents say they're scared to send their child to school.
Missing Orange County students could mean huge decline in funding
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orange County school officials estimate enrollment drop of nearly 7,000 students
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district faces millions of dollars in lost funding as enrollment declines.
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district faces millions of dollars in lost funding as enrollment declines.
UCF student arrested after allegedly recording up woman's skirt at school's library
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student has been arrested after officials say he was caught recording up a woman's skirt in the school's library. When confronted by a witness, the man allegedly said taking videos was "his job."
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student has been arrested after officials say he was caught recording up a woman's skirt in the school's library. When confronted by a witness, the man allegedly said taking videos was "his job."
Will it rain for UCF's home openers vs. Jax State?
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down the latest weather headlines, from the heat across the country to the projected forecast for the UCF Knights football home opener this Thursday against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down the latest weather headlines, from the heat across the country to the projected forecast for the UCF Knights football home opener this Thursday against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.