OCFR donates fire equipment, vehicle to East River High Fire Academy
Some East River High School students are on their way to becoming firefighters with the help of a generous donation from Orange County Fire Rescue.
Lakeland teen receives perfect scores on 2 AP exams
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
Boy with special needs spends hours on Orange County school bus, says parents
Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.
Former Carver Middle School teacher says she quit because she felt unsafe
Two teenagers have been charged after shots were fired outside an Orlando middle school and now a former teacher is telling FOX 35 News she believes the campus has been unsafe for years.
Central Florida college cancels $1.2 million in student debt
Students enrolled at the college between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, are eligible for the debt cancelation.
Volusia County School District investigating social media bullying
The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.
University of Florida wants to ax 'critical race' from study title, complaint says
An associate dean said the graduate school wouldn’t approve anything with the word “critical” in the title of a curriculum initiative to examine race and anti-racism.
Florida lawmakers push to increase minimum school dropout age
The Sunshine State is one of 15 states that allows students to drop out of school with parent permission at 16-years-old.
Flagler County Sheriff's Office closes criminal case involving ban of controversial book
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly had harsh words after closing an investigation into a book found in Flagler County Schools.
Increase in Seminole County school fights pushing parents to withdraw students
A Seminole County school has seen an uptick in fights which is causing some parents to transfer their children to different schools.
Masks optional for everyone at Orange County Public Schools, officials say
Orange County Public Schools has announced that masks will now be optional for students in district buildings and vehicles.
House panel probing free speech at University of Florida
Members of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties sent a letter to UF president Kent Fuchs requesting documents and communications.
Students at Florida high school get hands-on culinary lesson
FOX 35’s Randi Hildreth visited Wekiva High School on Wednesday to observe a class that is part of the Culinary Arts program at the school.
Flagler County School Board meeting heats up over book controversy
Angry parents showed up Tuesday night at a Flagler County School Board meeting. Parents are upset about a book found in school libraries.
New state program to help your child build their personal library
Teachers are focusing on ways to make sure your child is up to speed now that students are back in the classroom. The state is also rolling out a new reading initiative offering free support.
Florida lawmakers begin special session on COVID-19 mandates
The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
Innovation Games
Local companies won't have to look too hard to find the next round of tech experts. Northrop Grumman and Brevard Public Schools held their Innovation Games at Satellite High School on Friday.
Parents scramble for childcare as Brevard County cancels classes Thanksgiving week
There’s a childcare crunch in Brevard County as families are just finding out students will have Thanksgiving week off.
Officials: Seminole County school employee shot at gas station
Seminole County Public Schools said that the victim and another school staff member were driving a box truck with deliveries when they stopped at the gas station.