Letters sent to Orange County parents addressing gender neutral bathrooms in schools
Orange County parents have been receiving letters, talking about which bathrooms are gender neutral and which are 'biological sex at birth' bathrooms. S
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Collapse of Bills safety Damar Hamlin renews conversations over sudden cardiac arrest among young athletes
Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition according to the latest update from the NFL. He collapsed during last night's game after he suffered cardiac arrest. The medical scare has sparked conversation again about the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what's needed to respond.
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at teachers union dues
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
LGBTQ support guides in Florida schools face scrutiny
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
Multiple Florida teachers, bus drivers quit due to student misbehavior in Brevard County: board chairman
Dozens of teachers and eight school bus drivers have quit in Brevard County since school started in August because of student misbehavior, school board officials say, and there's fear more will quit, too.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Best and worst college towns: Here's how Florida cities ranked
As high school seniors begin to make decisions about which college they plan to attend, and with student living expenses reaching more than $30,000 per year in some areas, WalletHub released a report of 2023's best and worst college towns and cities in America to help students choose regions with better living conditions.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Florida library creates club for ‘banned’ books at public schools
From school districts across the country to right here in Central Florida, the books children read in the classroom and their school libraries have sparked heated debates. In some districts, these books have been outright banned.
UCF professor allegedly dressed up, used accent during recorded video lessons, students say
A University of Central Florida professor's online lectures have sparked controversy after some students allege the professor appeared to wear brown makeup to make his skin appear darker, wore traditional middle eastern clothing, and spoke in an accent some felt was inappropriate during some of his recorded lessons.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
Attorney for foundation that challenged 'Stop WOKE Act' says its about First Amendment, not politics
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, challenged the "Stop Wrongs To Our Kids and Employees Act," or "Stop WOKE Act," says it muzzles free debate in society.
Federal judge blocks Florida's race-related education law
Calling the state’s approach “positively dystopian,” a federal judge on Thursday blocked a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Kentucky school bus crash: 7 children, driver still hospitalized
Another 11 children were treated at hospitals and released, according to the statement from Magoffin County Schools.
Groundbreaking held for Viera High School addition
Brevard Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for a new building at Viera High School.