Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marks school choice milestones
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state's school choice model should be a template for the rest of the nation.
Florida boy, 11, arrested, put in handcuffs over false bomb threat on school bus, police say
An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Student arrested after bomb threat on bus
A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.
Grand opening for new Addition Financial Credit Union branch
Students at Osceola High School soon will be running a new Addition Financial Credit Union branch on campus.
Volusia County School Board chair steps down after controversial comments
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
Calls to 'exit exams' in high school
Florida is one of only six states that still require exit exams for high school graduation.
Orange County Public Schools, police departments clash over SRO funding
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.
Brevard County School Board considering new AI tech to prevent school shootings
The latest school shooting in the U.S. is sparking a closer look at safety in Central Florida classrooms.
UCF lost over $107K in vendor payment scam, auditor general says
The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.
Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'
Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."
Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.
Teacher accused of taping elementary student's head to desk
A teacher and a teacher’s aide have been arrested and charged with child endangerment after reportedly taping a student’s neck to his desk for nearly an hour.
University of Florida picks site for Jacksonville graduate campus: 'Bold vision'
The University of Florida on Thursday announced a site for a new Jacksonville campus that will offer graduate programs and include research on semiconductor technology.
Rollins College names Brooke Barnett as school's 16th president
Rollins College announced the election of Brooke Barnett, Ph.D., as its 16th president during a Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.
Volusia County School Board Chair apologizes for 'gas tank' comments: 'I'm sorry for the words I said'
The chairperson of Volusia County Schools will have to wait until 2025 to learn her fate on the board.
Parents, school board agree about school resource officers in Orange County
Parents and school board members in Orange County are pushing to keep school resource officers (SROs) on campuses amid budget disputes with law enforcement agencies.
Florida bill proposes out-of-state tuition for DACA students
A new bill proposed by Florida State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, could require high school graduates with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to pay out-of-state tuition for college, sparking a heated debate over higher education funding for undocumented immigrants.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
UCF introduces Scott Frost as program's new football head coach
The Frost hire was made official on Saturday after Gus Malzahn stepped own from the role on November 30.