Florida files lawsuits against textbook publishers
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.
Florida woman arrested after alleged UCF bomb threat: ‘I’m gonna f****** blow you guys up'
A Florida woman has been arrested following a drunken phone call bomb threat to the University of Central Florida (UCF), according to court records.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.