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.
Orange County Public Schools facing possible opening delays at two schools
Parents at two Orange County Schools are waiting to hear if their children will start school on Monday.
Parents at two Orange County Schools are waiting to hear if their children will start school on Monday.
Orange County students will get free meals for 2024-25 school year, district says
Orange County Public Schools will once again offer its students school meals at no charge for the 2024-25 school year.
Orange County Public Schools will once again offer its students school meals at no charge for the 2024-25 school year.
Orlando moves forward with school speed zone camera program
The city of Orlando is looking to crack down on speeders in school zones.
The city of Orlando is looking to crack down on speeders in school zones.
Orange County teachers union, school district agree on new contract
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
Madeline Soto's death sparks Orange County parents' plea for absence alert policy changes
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
'It means everything': Baseball finally returns to Oak Ridge High School
For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.
For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.
'Bad things happen to good people': Central Florida schools report increase in homeless students
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
FOX 35 Investigates: What we know about the strict book review process at Florida schools
Tense school board meetings last year about books led to new rules this year. The state now requires districts to review every single book it owns.
Tense school board meetings last year about books led to new rules this year. The state now requires districts to review every single book it owns.
School safety expert weighs in on Florida district's new school cellphone policies
As students head back to school over the next couple of weeks, some may be in for a rude awakening. Lots of school districts now have tighter restrictions on cellphone use.
As students head back to school over the next couple of weeks, some may be in for a rude awakening. Lots of school districts now have tighter restrictions on cellphone use.
Orange County student pushes for more sun safety lessons in school
Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.
Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.
Orange County middle school Spanish teacher arrested for 'inappropriately touching' students: Police
An Orange County middle school Spanish teacher was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching students and taking photos and videos of them during class, police said.
An Orange County middle school Spanish teacher was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching students and taking photos and videos of them during class, police said.
Florida first-grade teacher accused of sexual battery of teen
A first-grade teacher in Florida has been accused of sexual battery on a 15-year-old boy.
A first-grade teacher in Florida has been accused of sexual battery on a 15-year-old boy.
Orange County teacher who featured students in TikTok videos about book bans keeps job
An Orange County Public Schools teacher who was placed on administrative leave in February for creating TikTok videos with students during school hours about matters like book bans will keep his job.
An Orange County Public Schools teacher who was placed on administrative leave in February for creating TikTok videos with students during school hours about matters like book bans will keep his job.