California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday: These items will be tax-free starting July 29
These items will be tax free starting July 29th!
What parents, schools can do when kids get involved in fights: 'I just don't feel like my kids are safe'
A mother reached out to FOX 35 News, concerned about violence at her kids’ middle school. It turns out she isn’t alone.
Seminole County algebra students forced to go virtual as teacher shortage continues
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
Florida kindergartener mistakenly given flu shot at school: 'I was literally in shock,' mom says
A Florida mom claims her daughter was mistakenly given the flu shot at school, despite not giving the school permission to do so.
Cooking with Allison: Egg soufflé muffins
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the perfect breakfast recipe to make the transition from summer to school a bit easier on families.
New College group files lawsuit against State, claiming violations of First and Fourteenth Amendments
A group from a liberal arts college in Sarasota is suing the state, claiming a violation of academic freedom. That’s in response to SB-266, an expansion of the law critics have come to call the "Stop Woke Act."
Orange Co. superintendent on new school year
FOX 35 speaks with Maria Vazquez, the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, about the upcoming school year.
School year starts with new superintendent
The school district in Osceola County are starting the school year with a new superintendent in charge, Dr. Mark Shanoff.
Back to School: Increase in students taking bus
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth speaks with Arby Creach, the transportation director in Osceola County, about how they plan to keep up with the potential increase in students taking the school bus this year.
Back to School: New phone rules in Orange Co.
Orange County Public Schools won't be allowing students to use their phones starting this year between the opening bell and dismissal.
Volusia County School Board considers new punishments for kids caught vaping, plus other new rules
Volusia County’s School Board is considering new rules, as well as new punishments for violating them. One of the main issues the board is trying to tackle is vaping in the Volusia County School District.
Cooking with Allison: One-pot 'healthy jambalaya'
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the perfect one-pot recipe to make the transition from summer to school a bit easier on families.
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.
Flagler Schools votes down program that would allow staff to carry guns on campus
Flagler County’s school board has spent months on end debating about whether to allow staff to carry guns on campus.
Flagler Schools preparing for vote on arming select staff members
Flagler County is thinking about getting more guns in schools. The school board on Tuesday is expected to vote on whether to start a "Guardian Program."
Bethune-Cookman University mold, rat issues gain national attention after student outcry
Students at Bethune-Cookman have been rallying about the mold, and unsafe conditions on the school's campus.
Flagler County considers allowing school employees to bring guns on campus
You may have heard talks from school districts in Florida that are considering arming teachers. Flagler County is thinking about arming not just teachers, but any of its school district employees.
Parent outraged over Ocala school permission slip to learn Black National Anthem
Parents in Ocala are outraged over a permission slip sent home with kids attending College Park Elementary School.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.