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.

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."

Will it rain for UCF's home openers vs. Jax State?
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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.

UCF Football Scott Frost Press Conference: FULL
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UCF Knights Head Football Coach Scott Frost announced his starting QB ahead of the 2025-2026 football season. He also talked about the upcoming season.

Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed

A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.

Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team

A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.

Parents raise safety concerns over crowded Brevard County school buses

Parents in Brevard County are raising alarms about overcrowded school buses, saying some children are forced to stand in the aisles on the way to and from school.

Dorm room decorating ideas
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As many students head back to college, it's time to learn how to decorate student dorms. It's possible to select cute and cozy decor at that's also cost-affordable. Mindy Black, The Home Stylist, joins Good Day Orlando to share some suggestions.

Lake Brantley band has first member with Down syndrome
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The band at Lake Brantley High School now has its first member with Down syndrome. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz heads over to the school's campus to meet the student, as well as the rest of the band and its leader.

Move-in day at Rollins College in Winter Park
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It's officially move-in day at Rollins College in Winter Park. FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas, an alumni of the school, heads over to campus to speak with parents and students.

Florida files lawsuits against textbook publishers
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce actions being taken against textbook companies that they say have "exploited Florida taxpayers." Uthmeier said his office has filed a lawsuit against McGraw Hill LLC and Savvas Learning Company LLC.

Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.

Students stripped 6th grader of his clothes at Phoenix private school, police say

A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.

Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.

Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.

Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores

New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.