New STEM program offered at Umatilla High School
Umatilla High School in Lake County is now offering a STEM program for students thanks to a generous donation.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida’s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill’s author argues it’s mainly about parental choice.
Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Schools taking precautions amid COVID-19 spike
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
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.
Falling back: Daylight Saving Time and students
Monday marked the first school day since we turned back the clock. Those extra 60 minutes could really affect children and teens in drastic ways and make a world of difference in their health.
Moms For Liberty files lawsuit against Brevard school board
A group of parents in Brevard County is suing the school board over what it calls a violation of freedom of speech. Moms for Liberty filed that suit, alleging that new policy governing public comment periods at meetings is stifling their opinions.
Flagler Sheriff: School threats on the rise
Flagler County is seeing an uptick in school threats over the last two months. Now, the sheriff is urging parents to talk with their children. The most recent arrest involves a student at Buddy Taylor Middle School.
Feds: State misses deadline for education funding
Florida could still be eligible to receive over two billion dollars in education funding after federal officials said the state missed a deadline to file for the money. The Florida Department of Education said they submitted their application for state public schools on Wednesday.
Tempers flare at Brevard County School Board meeting
Tempers flared at a Brevard County School Board meeting on Tuesday as the board discussed the mask mandate.
Fireworks at Flagler County School Board meeting
The topic of mask mandates in schools once again caused heated moments at a school board meeting in Flagler County. Shouting from angry parents prompted the board to leave the room.
School reacts to TikTok challenge
A new TikTok challenge is getting so out of control one Central Florida school is taking drastic steps to protect its property.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
Volusia County School Board approves parental opt-out to mask policy
After the Volusia County School Board voted to change its mask policy to allow for parental opt-outs, some parents still aren’t happy
Governor calls for end to FSA exams
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for an end to the Florida Standards Assessments exams, to be replaced with progress monitoring.
Changes to Brevard Public Schools mask policy
A change in policy keeps more Brevard County students in the classroom instead of sending them home to quarantine after exposure to the coronavirus.
District investigates claims students are not getting meals
Brevard County Public Schools is looking into claims that some unmasked students are being denied meals at school.
$166 billion for schools part of federal COVID relief funding
Schools across the country are gearing up to spend billions in federal funding from money allocated through the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, but it remains unclear exactly how the money will be spent.
Alachua County School District not backing down from mask mandate
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
Volusia County School Board holding emergency meeting on mask mandate
One-by-one, school districts across Central Florida are debating masks in the classroom. The Volusia County School Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the issue and it has brought out a lot of people who are either showing show their support of a mask mandate or their frustrations.