Federal judge rules part of Florida school book law unconstitutional
Siding with publishers and authors, a federal judge Wednesday ruled that a key part of a 2023 Florida law that has led to books being removed from school library shelves is “overbroad and unconstitutional.”
Siding with publishers and authors, a federal judge Wednesday ruled that a key part of a 2023 Florida law that has led to books being removed from school library shelves is “overbroad and unconstitutional.”
Brevard Public Schools ban on all personal tech for students prompts backlash
Students in Brevard County schools can no longer use cellphones, personal laptops or tablets during the school day under a new policy approved Tuesday night by the school board.
Students in Brevard County schools can no longer use cellphones, personal laptops or tablets during the school day under a new policy approved Tuesday night by the school board.
Seminole County family frightened after school bus mix-up
A Seminole County family says they were left panicked when their child failed to get off his school bus.
A Seminole County family says they were left panicked when their child failed to get off his school bus.
School zone cameras being turned on today
Mount Dora is the latest school district to use speed zone cameras. Starting on Wednesday, Mount Dora police officers will be on the look out, urging drivers to use caution and watch for flashing lights. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through the consequences of the citations.
Mount Dora is the latest school district to use speed zone cameras. Starting on Wednesday, Mount Dora police officers will be on the look out, urging drivers to use caution and watch for flashing lights. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through the consequences of the citations.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
Back-to-school shopping stress as prices rise
A lot of kids across the United States are going back-to-school on Monday, and parents are scrambling to buy last minute items as the supplies continue to rise in price. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has what experts say is causing those price hikes and what parents can do to fight the costs.
A lot of kids across the United States are going back-to-school on Monday, and parents are scrambling to buy last minute items as the supplies continue to rise in price. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton has what experts say is causing those price hikes and what parents can do to fight the costs.
Orange County deputies launch new unit to track, stop school threats
With the start of the school year approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a specialized unit to investigate and prevent threats, including those targeting local schools.
With the start of the school year approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a specialized unit to investigate and prevent threats, including those targeting local schools.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Flagler County sheriff speaks on school safety
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how his agency plans to keep school safe for the 2025-26 school year.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how his agency plans to keep school safe for the 2025-26 school year.
Back-to-school preparations in Marion County
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
Students making switch to charter schools
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
Osceola County cracks down on speeding in school zones ahead of school year
As thousands of Osceola County students prepare to return to class on Monday, deputies are stepping up enforcement in school zones, where speeders have already racked up more than 17,000 tickets this year.
As thousands of Osceola County students prepare to return to class on Monday, deputies are stepping up enforcement in school zones, where speeders have already racked up more than 17,000 tickets this year.
When does school start in Central Florida? Here's a list of first days for area schools
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Cracking down on school threats in Volusia County
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Brevard Teacher's Union calling on superintendent to re-hire teacher fired for using student's nickname
The Brevard Federation of Teachers is calling on the Brevard superintendent to bring back a beloved teacher.
The Brevard Federation of Teachers is calling on the Brevard superintendent to bring back a beloved teacher.
Sen. Ashley Moody discusses school choice in Tampa
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
Florida teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Orlando Science Center's homeschool program
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
Homeschooling sees increase in Central Florida
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Orange County braces for loss of thousands of students to homeschooling, charters
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said.