New school start times mandated by the state set to go into effect in 2026 hit the chopping block Thursday in Tallahassee.

A 14-year-old is facing charges after he brought a gun to a high school basketball game and posted on social media about it, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said in a release.

Three Sumter County schools were placed on a "shelter in place" status Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious person was spotted walking around Bushnell, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.

The Brevard County School Board discusses the possibility of expanding the year-round school pilot program that is currently happening at an elementary school in Port St. John.

Melbourne High School will be the first public school in Brevard County to test out new metal detectors for students.

A Florida school is dealing with AC issues.

The Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. It’s for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.

Complimentary ticket to Museum of Illusions available until Aug. 29

Howard Middle and Luminary Middle, two Orange County schools feared to be empty on the first day of classes amid construction delays, have clinched the necessary certification to welcome students back on time.

Brevard Public Schools is getting ready for the school year by welcoming in hundreds to its New Teacher Academy.

The start of the new school year is coming up quickly and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is looking for school supplies for students in need.

A student was arrested during the summer session at Seminole High School after someone tipped off investigators that they had brought a weapon to campus, according to officials.

A Gift For Teaching's The Great Big Backpack Build came back this summer stronger than ever with over 400 volunteers full of smiles and great energy!

​When you hear the name Montverde, Montverde Academy may come to mind.

A gun went off inside a vehicle in the after-school pickup line at Challenger 7 Elementary on Friday, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Seminole County Public Schools is launching a pilot program to help keep better track of school bus riders.

As more and more localities are using the technology, or talking about adding the technology, the Solutionaries team is working for you on if it’s really a solution to the speeding problem.

Volusia school leaders are looking to add another level of security, which would include random searches without cause for students and visitors.

For a lot of high school students, the next step involves college or the military, but for people looking for another path, a registered apprenticeship offers a cost-free way to earn money while learning a skilled trade.

Ways to use artificial intelligence for good and reduce cell phone distractions at school.

St. Cloud High School school psychologist and social worker sit down with Trooper Steve to discuss the status of students' mental health

Trooper Steve sits down with a school board member and Student Services coordinator to discuss how the district supports students in times of crisis

A power outage on Merritt Island is keeping students out of the classroom at Jefferson Middle School, according to the district.

Lawmakers are considering relaxed requirements for testing, teaching certificates and recess.

The escalating cost of college tuition has been a growing concern for students and their families, with affordability differing from state to state.

Two schools in Central Florida received the coveted National Blue Ribbon award, the U.S. Department of Education said.

Caroline Kent spent more than 30 years teaching students in Brevard County.

From book bans to changing classes and educational requirements, what children are learning in the classroom will be different this year.

School district leaders across the state are taking a patchwork of approaches to a college-credit psychology course, as many high-school students head back to class this week amid a dustup between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board.

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

Little Radical Theatrics is putting on “Matilda the Musical” at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, located at 812 E Rollins Street, from July 27-30.

New rules will be put into place Wednesday during a meeting led by the Florida Department of Education. Among the agenda items are topics including student pronouns and bathroom choices.

The source of dread for nearly 2 million high schoolers every year, the SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test, is an almost four-hour juggernaut designed to test a student's abilities in reading, math, and writing abilities.

Teacher turnover is a problem here in Florida and in districts from Alaska to Maine, made worse by the pandemic.

Many kids having a mental health crisis end up in hospital emergency rooms and rarely get the care they need.

In one city, you don't serve your time at home. There's a center dedicated to teaching students coping skills during their suspension.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that will lead to many high-school students having later school start times.

As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."

Good pictures can be expensive. However, one Florida student found out discounts can be even more costly.

The district hired a team of attendance agents to find the cause of why students were not coming to school.

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and letting students and staff take mental health days is paying off in one school system.

Victoria Triece is suing Orange County Public Schools because she says the district banned her from volunteering in her child’s classroom due to her participation on adult websites.

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education released a statement that it was rejecting the coursework for a new advanced placement class still in its pilot phase.

Controversy sparked in Marion County after one elementary school send out a permission slip to learn about the Black National Anthem ahead of an after-school performance.

Riverdale Elementary students will return to class Thursday morning at a high school seven miles away because officials with Orange County Public Schools believe the building, which sustained significant flood damage from Hurricane Ian, is still unsafe.

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

From Marion County to Maitland, school resource officers and deputies across Central Florida are gearing up for back to school.

Orange County's next superintendent greeted students at several campuses during her first back to school tour since being chosen as the district's next leader.

Classrooms are fully decorated and ready to welcome students at the new Kelly Park School.

Don't break the bank sending the kids back to class.

Any parents knows that trying to get organized before the school year is a lot of work.

The board of Florida's largest school district has voted against a sexual education textbook for middle and high schoolers.

We all know that teachers need help keeping their classrooms stocked with supplies, but are there certain supplies that they want more than others?

Due to the pandemic, all students in Orange County were able to get free meals at school, though that will be changing starting in August and families will have to submit applications to be eligible.

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The district is providing meals at 224 locations this summer that include schools, libraries, several churches, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the county.

Lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are fighting an attempt to block a state law and regulations that limit the way race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.

The Seminole County School Board has voted to cancel their plans for a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ students and staff at Seminole County Public Schools

Osceola County officials discuss what they're doing to keep students safe after the Texas elementary school shooting.

In light of the tragic Texas elementary school shooting, News 6 asked Central Florida officials about the safety measures in effect to keep students, teachers and staff safe.

A middle school student had to be flown to the hospital after being hit by a car on the way to school Tuesday morning, according to Orange County Public Schools.

Outraged parents came up one by one Tuesday addressing the Osceola County School board.

It’s a school project that is sure to put a smile on your face.

A teacher at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School was arrested after she struck a child with autism in the face, according to Cocoa Beach police.

A social media post tipped off a school resource deputy to a student with a gun on the campus of Atlantic High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A threat was made against Dr. Phillips High School Monday morning, prompting school officials to evacuate the building while deputies investigated.

A Leesburg High School student was arrested Friday morning after a school resource officer found a gun in his backpack, according to Leesburg police.

East Ridge Middle School in Clermont was on lockdown Thursday afternoon because someone called in a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

An 18-year-old student at Father Lopez Catholic School faces charges after making threats on social media to "shoot up" the school, according to police.

College athletics is big business, so it's no surprise the allure of a potential college athletic scholarship has trickled down to the high school level.

If you're interested in enrolling your child in an Orange County Public Schools magnet school, the application process is now open.

With just a few days left until winter break, Orange County school leaders are issuing a warning to students.

A fight at Oviedo High School ended with a dozen students being arrested, according to police.

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said police were able to stop a potential mass shooting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday.

Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital.

Markham Woods Middle School parents grow concerned as fights at the school become more frequent and violent.

Crossing guards are in high demand in Central Florida, with one county taking extra steps to secure more applicants.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City.

Marion County Public Schools says its bus stop off of Highway 318 is safe.

10-year-old Ja'siah Williams was struck, killed by a vehicle while walking to his bus stop.

A Lake County student was arrested after making a bomb threat on Tuesday morning.

Every weekend school-aged children in Central Florida struggle with food insecurity.

Osceola County and other Central Florida districts have been struggling to hire school bus drivers before classes started in August.

Lake County Public School students now have access to resources from the Lake County Library System.

School districts across the country are experiencing teacher shortages.

Students in Orange County are now required to wear masks for the next 60 days.

School bells have rung in parts of Indonesia’s capital for the first time in more than a year as schools shut by the coronavirus were allowed to begin reopening as cases decline.

Orange County Schools was the only school district in Central Florida to join 9 others, in enacting mask mandates despite the Governor's executive order banning school districts from doing so. However, after a Leon County judge ruled districts actually can enact masks mandates, Orange County School Board Chairwoman Teresa Jacobs felt relief.

Friday's regular-season opener between Palm Bay and Heritage has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantines involving several Panthers players.

Brevard County Public Schools announced Friday that the district will close the campus of Madison Middle School to students for two days next week.

Bayside High School is set to host its first football game of the season Thursday night, while two other Brevard County public schools are cancelling preseason games due to COVID-19 quarantines.

Brevard Public Schools updated its COVID-19 dashboard Friday showing more than 400 students and employees tested positive.

Now that many students have transitioned back into school buildings, leaders in the Osceola County school district warn parents they may need time to adjust.

With school starting for most Central Florida students on Tuesday, there are still bus driver positions unfilled. So much so in Orange County, district officials are asking parents to forego the busing system if they can provide their own transportation.

As families prepare to send their kids back to school, Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace is trying to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Back-to-school season is an exciting time and here are several ways to make the start of the new school year more memorable for your family.

The new school year is just around the corner and while things may seem like they’re back to “normal” this year, it’s the transition back to a more normal school year that might have students, parents and teachers asking questions.

range County Public School's school board chair, Teresa Jacobs, said she wants to see the LaunchEd learning option this year.

Parents should talk to their students about the benefits of establishing regular eating patterns, including not skipping meals.