The Florida Education Association is urging lawmakers to focus on better pay and public school funding this legislative session.

A "prank" near Lake Nona Middle School sparked a heavy response by law enforcement on Wednesday evening, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Officials with the district said that the current protests are not related to school operations, and the district is instead "focused on prioritizing learning."

A new proposal floating through the Legislature would require these two presidents to be placed in children's classrooms across the Sunshine State.

Deputies said that the girl claimed someone online had dared her to post the threatening message in the school bathroom.

The mother of a 5-year- old was arrested after a staff member at a Florida school discovered a gun in the pre‑K student’s backpack on Monday morning, prompting a swift response from school resource deputies, officials said.

School districts across Central Florida are making adjustments in transportation and on campuses to prepare for freezing temperatures Monday.

Timber Creek High School in Orange County was selected to test two weapons detection systems as part of the district’s effort to maintain “safe and secure learning environments."

Over the past few weeks, News 6 has reported on multiple school threats and hoaxes across Central Florida. Now, one local school district says it’s taking steps to get ahead of the issue.

In a letter, BPS Superintendent Mark Rendell announces the district will cut 7% of staff positions in each department.

For thousands of Orange County families, the school year has been ripped apart. Campuses shuttered, classrooms empty, and teachers left wondering what comes next.

Marion County on Tuesday could become the next district in Central Florida to utilize weapons detection systems on campuses.

The district is preparing to decide whether to close seven Orange County schools because of low enrollment. A workshop will discuss community meetings and review survey results from families.

A new report reveals more about what police have identified as an attempted murder plot at Lake Brantley High School last week.

Over 20 students were hospitalized after a gas detector went off at a Central Florida school on Friday, according to the police department.

The votes are in, and the message from parents is loud and clear. Families at Orange Center Elementary have decided to convert the school into a charter school.

After calling for a hefty "Sin Tax" last week, a candidate gunning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' job is now pushing for mandatory uniforms in public schools.

Orange County Public Schools are operating under capacity due to a decline in birth rates, an aging population, and increased school choice, which have drastically lowered enrollment numbers and impacted the district financially.

The Brevard Public Schools Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to close Cape View Elementary School, the only public school in Cape Canaveral, following years of declining enrollment.

Many students will have to prepare for lectures about communism coming later this year.

Teachers are now getting termination letters—weeks after their classrooms shut down for good. Legends Academy Charter School closed without warning, leaving educators without jobs, PTO, or severance.

Emotions ran high during a crowded Orange County community meeting Tuesday night as parents and residents questioned district leaders about the possible closure of their children’s schools.

Amid a push to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis later this year, one candidate is promising to impose a 50% "Sin Tax."

Orange County Public Schools is considering significant changes to seven schools as enrollment declines.

Ahead of the general election later this year, a 19-year-old student at the University of Central Florida is running to hold a position on the Seminole County School Board.

The Orange County Public School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the sale of the historic Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips Charities, despite objections from members of the Eatonville Town Council who urged the board to delay or reject the plan.

A state audit is recommending that Orange County Public Schools maintain attendance records to demonstrate that at least one school resource officer is present at each school every day.

A music director who worked at Bayside High School has been arrested after he was accused of molesting an underage student, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Lake County school board will once again discuss rebuilding Eustis Elementary, a school that has been a community cornerstone for 100 years.

A big decision is coming for families at one Central Florida elementary school. Parents at Orange Center Elementary are being asked to vote on whether to keep the school as a traditional public school or convert it into a charter.

Security will be increased at Seminole County Public Schools after law enforcement officials receive several tips about a social media video.

A bill filed on Thursday wants to introduce a new required subject into classrooms across the Sunshine State.

More than dozens of students are now being forced to find new classrooms, and teachers are packing up with no severance and few answers this week after their Central Florida charter school, Legends Academy, shut its doors for good.

A bill filed in the Florida House calls for mandatory middle school recess.

The entire student body at one Orange County school is getting an opportunity for free college tuition.

The sale of Eatonville’s historic Hungerford property is once again drawing controversy, as town council members confronted Mayor Angie Gardner during a special meeting Tuesday night over a deal approved they said without their input.

The year is nearly at a close, though 2025 certainly had its fair share of major headlines.

A fight to save a school has become a fight for the entire community.

Several parents are now speaking out after Orange County Public Schools announced it is moving forward with a plan that could lead to the closure of seven schools, including McCoy Elementary.

Michael Tiorik’s daughter went to McCoy Elementary, and now his four grandchildren attend the school. Tiorik says the possible closure leaves his family with more questions than answers.

After hours of discussion on Tuesday night, the school board agreed to direct staff to begin drafting new zoning maps.

Robert Goodwin, a Massachusetts travel agent, is accused of defrauding more than 100 Seabreeze High School students and chaperones.

Orange County Public Schools is experiencing a significant decline in student enrollment.

Officials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.

A SUSF spokeswoman said that several degree programs at universities across Florida have been terminated after a review by the state.

The proposal would give students in public schools more rights — though it will have to amend the state constitution to do so.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

An all clear has been gives after a “swatting call” prompted two schools to temporarily go on a lockdown, according to Brevard Public Schools officials.

Last week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.

A former Brevard County teacher convicted after a drunken house party with teens will be in court to ask a judge to be let off probation early.

The Brevard County School Board discusses a controversial proposal to shut down a decades-old elementary school.

The lawsuit says that the teen had been strip-searched several times last year, as well as a myriad of other accusations levied against school officials.

A new proposal floating through the Legislature would require these two presidents to be placed in children's classrooms across the Sunshine State.

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.

There will be an increased law-enforcement presence at Lake Weir High School after a man was found shot nearby, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

An Orlando man is accused of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling the fire alarm once inside the lobby, according to court documents.

The declaration was unanimously approved on Thursday and lists seven "guiding principles for education in Florida."

This week, the Florida Board of Education approved the full list of standards students can be expected to learn as part of a new communism curriculum in schools.

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the holiday in Miami, his office also brought new details about a class coming to schools in 2026.

State university leaders in January will tackle Gov. Ron DeSantis’ directive to end the use of H-1B visas that allow foreigners to be hired faculty, the university system’s Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.

Osceola County School District officials say the district is only two points away from earning an A grade, but leaders acknowledge challenges remain — including concerns from some parents about the recent integration of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program into general classrooms.

If these proposals get approved by lawmakers, Florida voters will get to decide on them in 2026.

U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest ranking of the best elementary schools across the nation, including those within Florida.

After a Kentucky man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old was released from prison early and moved to Central Florida, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for changes to the state’s “insanity defense.”

A University of North Florida professor, who was terminated for telling students he would “shoot them,” says his words were misinterpreted and that he wants his job back.

Deputies said she yelled profanities and threats at the student, whom investigators later learned had been bullied by her son.

An 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A letter issued to the district school board claims that the “Mx.” pronoun — reportedly pronounced “mix” — was intended to obfuscate the teacher’s gender.

According to an arrest affidavit, students at Howard Middle School said the substitute teacher was aroused, touching himself, and viewing nude photos on his phone while supervising the class.

After an Orange County teacher was told to remove a poster of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk from his room last week, the district has announced it will finally back down.

A Winter Garden elementary school teacher was arrested last week over a domestic violence incident at her home, according to the police department.

A UCF professor was arrested last week after he chased down a student and beat him, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

A Pineapple Cove Academy teacher was jailed earlier this month after police said she injured a child at school, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Seminole County Public Schools shared heartbreaking news with families about three recent student deaths by suicide.

Parents at Winter Springs High School learned from the principal this week that an employee resigned after an investigation revealed he engaged in "inappropriate communication" with a student.

An anonymous bomb threat was issued against over 40 school districts across the state on Tuesday evening, according to Brevard County Public Schools.

A new proposal filed this week would require teachers to take an oath starting next year if a lawmaker gets his way.

Some parents in one of Central Florida's largest school districts are calling for the superintendent to resign after a paraprofessional admitted he had "concerning" thoughts about students.

For the seventh year in a row, Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

While the next Legislative session is still a couple of months away, Florida lawmakers are already busy filing new bills that could become law.

A PTO president says parents will be prepared to protest if Brevard Public Schools closes Cape View Elementary School.

A St. Cloud man who recently resigned from his job at an Osceola County school is accused of possessing child porn, according to police.

A new bill filed on Tuesday would make major changes to how Florida schools handle punishments for students.

Seminole County Public Schools was required to shut down one of its programs over concerns about “racial discrimination,” according to district officials on Monday.

In a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.

An 11-year-old boy faces charges after the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the child made online threats against his middle school.

A massive fraud case involving over 100 Volusia County students and chaperones has now sparked an arrest warrant, according to the sheriff’s office.

The news comes as the state of Florida received the outlet’s top ranking for higher education, drawing out a reaction from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he brought a firearm onto the campus of Meadowbrook Middle School, raising questions about Florida’s recently enacted open-carry law.

Florida state officials are determining which districts should take part in a new pilot program bringing armed drones to schools.

The former teacher who said on body camera she was hanging out at a party with more than a hundred teenagers thinks she’s been punished enough.

A 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday after a “threatening Facebook post” was discovered, according to the Ocala Police Department.

This week, a legal group announced that it sent a demand letter to Orange County Public Schools over a “Witchy Wednesday” video series at a local high school.

During a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced his support for firing teachers who celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

First responders were called to Fort King Middle School on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out inside, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.

An 11-year-old Volusia County student was arrested after he was found with a “Kill List,” according to the sheriff’s office.

What can you post on social media without risking your job? The question has gained urgency after several employees in Central Florida faced investigations and terminations linked to posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

A week after he was assassinated at a college event in Utah, conservative activist Charlie Kirk will receive a statue in his honor in Sarasota, according to the New College of Florida.

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