Artificial Intelligence in classrooms: Orange County Schools discuss changes
The Orange County Public Schools is looking into possibly changing its AI rules in the classroom, to ensure the technology is used as a tool, not a crutch.
The Orange County Public Schools is looking into possibly changing its AI rules in the classroom, to ensure the technology is used as a tool, not a crutch.
4 arrested in alleged fake immigration law office fraud scheme in Orlando
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Orange County Public Schools' first public private charter school
The Orange County School District approved it's first public private charter school -- a K-8 STEAM school which will "prepare students for the future." In partnership with Lift Orlando, the school will provide flexibility and additional resources for students and families, Lift Orlando's president Eddie Moratin said.
The Orange County School District approved it's first public private charter school -- a K-8 STEAM school which will "prepare students for the future." In partnership with Lift Orlando, the school will provide flexibility and additional resources for students and families, Lift Orlando's president Eddie Moratin said.
Florida high school teens learn financial literacy
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Maitland Little League concession stand ransacked; Orlando Dreamers step in to help
A series of break-ins at a local Little League concession stand over the weekend has disrupted operations and prompted community support to help the program recover.
A series of break-ins at a local Little League concession stand over the weekend has disrupted operations and prompted community support to help the program recover.
Orange County School Board approves first public charter school
Following a Orange County school district vote, it was decided that Orange Center Elementary will transform into a public charter school. The vote was unanimous. The school will reopen July 2026 as a K-8 STEAM academy.
Following a Orange County school district vote, it was decided that Orange Center Elementary will transform into a public charter school. The vote was unanimous. The school will reopen July 2026 as a K-8 STEAM academy.
Orange County's East River High School placed secure hold due to police activity
An Orange County public school was on a secure hold in connection to police activity in the area, Friday afternoon.
An Orange County public school was on a secure hold in connection to police activity in the area, Friday afternoon.
Orange County School Board approves closure of 7 schools due to declining enrollment
The Orange County School Board has unanimously approved a plan put forth by Orange County Public Schools to close seven of its elementary schools due to declining enrollment.
The Orange County School Board has unanimously approved a plan put forth by Orange County Public Schools to close seven of its elementary schools due to declining enrollment.
Orange Center Elementary to become public charter school under new partnership
Orange Center Elementary School near Camping World Stadium will be converted into a public charter school under a plan approved by parents, marking a first-of-its-kind transition for a traditional public elementary school in the area.
Orange Center Elementary School near Camping World Stadium will be converted into a public charter school under a plan approved by parents, marking a first-of-its-kind transition for a traditional public elementary school in the area.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
No more tater tots? OCPS removes product from schools after FDA recall
Tater tots have been removed from cafeterias at Orange County Public Schools after a recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tater tots have been removed from cafeterias at Orange County Public Schools after a recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Orange County Public Schools moves forward with consolidation plan: Here are enrollment numbers
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Orange County to consider closing 7 schools amid ‘significant’ enrollment decline
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
School start times could change in Orange, Osceola counties under new proposals
The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.
The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.
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.
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.
Orlando middle school teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with 14-year-old student
A 32-year-old Orlando middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student.
A 32-year-old Orlando middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student.
Orange County School OK to not allow mom to volunteer over OnlyFans account, court says
The court has ruled in favor of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) after a mom sued because she was not allowed to volunteer at her child's elementary school due to her “OnlyFans" account.
The court has ruled in favor of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) after a mom sued because she was not allowed to volunteer at her child's elementary school due to her “OnlyFans" account.
Orange County mom sues school district over son’s alleged sexual assault in elementary school
An Orange County mom is suing the school district. She claims her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted at his elementary school.
An Orange County mom is suing the school district. She claims her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted at his elementary school.
2 Orange County schools will open for first day of school despite construction delays
Luminary Middle School and Howard Middle School has officially received its final approval to open doors on the first day of school.
Luminary Middle School and Howard Middle School has officially received its final approval to open doors on the first day of school.