Palm Bay’s school zone speed cameras will be brought back online after a nearly month-long pause prompted by glitches and incorrect violations.

While some believe that cursive writing is essential for young scholars, others argue that it is an outdated skill that should be left in the past.

The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would leave it up to local officials to decide when schools start.

Every morning, Longwood police officers get up early and get to a school bus stop, usually several per day.

Osceola County’s school zone speed safety program has entered a new phase.

Osceola County is set to launch its second phase of its school zone safety program on Wednesday, where drivers will receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone, according to a news release from the county.

The curriculum would be implemented as two stand-alone courses between grades 8 and 12, helping prepare students to "function in adulthood."

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order massively downsizing the U.S. Department of Education.

Florida lawmakers have hit snooze on a repeal of later school start times for middle and high schools, revising the House and Senate versions of the bill to keep the new times but adding exemptions for schools that aren’t yet able to comply.

High schoolers may get a bit more wiggle room when it comes to graduating with the help of this Florida bill.

Student families hopeful to attend Jones High School’s upcoming graduation ceremony — yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue — can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.

Several Moss Park Elementary students were starstruck Thursday as they watched Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson walk into their cafeteria.

Hundreds of high school seniors are flocking to the beach Thursday for “Senior Skip Day,” but this year, law enforcement is stepping in to keep things under control.

Each of Brevard County's 16 traditional high schools now has an OpenGate weapons-detection system, according to the school district.

For many areas of the Sunshine State, March is the month for spring break, giving students a brief reprieve from their academic obligations.

As part of the latest Legislative kerfuffle, a couple of new bills aim to bring required topics into the classroom.

Two students from a Volusia County high school were arrested Tuesday morning after they threatened to kill a student in a group chat, the Volusia’s Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.

Marion County Public Schools' first appointed Superintendent of Schools will be resigning from her position, according to a news release from the district.

A 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to “shoot up” Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.

While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”

A middle school student taken into custody by Daytona Beach police is accused of bringing a BB gun to campus.

The Palm Bay Police Department has paused its school zone speed cameras from issuing violations amid what it says are community concerns spurred by system glitches

U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the best Florida colleges in 2025, determining which spots in the Sunshine State are the best for those pursuing higher education.

The Florida Department of Education is hosting experts from across the country for a gathering on keeping students safe.

A Volusia County man is among five Florida residents who have been accused in a scheme to drain over $1 million from retirement funds for elderly retired Florida school district employees, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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.

Just like you see rising costs at home or in your business, school districts across Central Florida are dealing with inflation and skyrocketing manufacturing costs post-pandemic.

California will join 40 other states in screening kindergarten through second-grade students annually for reading difficulties, LA Post reports.

Jewish parents and students in Seminole County are grappling with a challenging decision this year.

Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.

As Eustis Elementary school celebrates 100 years, the school is seeking input from parents and community members when it comes to upgrades.

A STEM public charter school in Lake Mary has plans to expand in the coming years to accommodate more students near the existing site on U.S. 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

Investigators said that the teacher — Jarvis Ward, 26 — taught math and acted as an assistant football coach at Lake Nona High School.

The study examined elements like educational attainment and quality to determine the top picks.

The United States is in the midst of a teacher shortage that has impacted school districts across the nation.

An Orange County judge has ruled against a woman who sued the public school district after an anonymous tip that she modeled for OnlyFans led to her being told she could no longer volunteer at her child's elementary school.

Wyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.

Florida International University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.

A University of Central Florida professor was suspended after an investigation revealed he had been drinking and partying with students last year, according to documents gathered by News 6 this week.

A new dual enrollment course is helping neurodivergent students gain confidence and college credit in Lake County.

The pilot program for year-round school has been going on for more than six months and leaders at one Florida school district say, so far, it has been a success.

A teacher at an elementary school in Melbourne has been named Brevard Public Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year.

Volusia County Schools pulled the plug on discussing the possibility of selling land that is set aside for a K-8 school in DeBary.

If you’ve ever wondered what the future of education looks like, it’s all about high-tech innovations, featuring everything from drones and robots to a whole lot of AI.

Days into his second term, President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that protected areas such as schools, churches, and hospitals from immigration enforcement.

The system, called ZeroEyes, can detect firearms through cameras before any shots are fired. While several school districts in Central Florida already use it, Daytona Beach will be one of the first cities in the area to have it.

With Florida school districts facing a 2026 deadline, a Senate Republican files a proposal that would repeal requirements aimed at later start times for many high schools.

A mother is suing the Orange County school district, claiming her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at Chickasaw Elementary School back in 2022.

If you're looking for new educational opportunities for your child, magnet school applications are now open.

Osceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.

Veteran Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective Joe O’Barr has a wake-up call for anyone thinking of starting off the New Year by making a fake threat against a school: You’re not gonna get away with it.

In a bustling classroom filled with the laughter and curiosity of preschoolers, something extraordinary is happening.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the site of a historic school for Black students in Eatonville, but the future of the property remains uncertain.

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

In a bustling classroom filled with the laughter and curiosity of preschoolers, something extraordinary happened.

Artificial intelligence may have a new place at Brevard Public Schools, and its job is to stop shootings before they start.

A contracted school nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School faces charges after being accused of traveling to meet a minor, according to jail records.

Defibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.

After comments and a video were brought to light of school board chair Jessie Thompson making remarks at a Moms for Liberty summit, the Volusia County school board voted to reconsider her position.

Volusia County schools have a new way to detect weapons on campuses: a weapons-detecting dog. K9 Maverick just started his job as an extra layer of security.

As this school year gets underway, a growing number of schools are banning or restricting smartphones, Reasons to be Cheerful reports.

The Osceola County School District is hosting thousands of students and their families for the 2024 Choice Fair at Osceola Heritage Park.

AccessiBe used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to explore enrollment of students with disabilities in Florida.

City leaders in DeBary are expected to reject a plan to build a K-8 public school west of U.S. 17-92.

If you have a child in school, you may have been invited to visit their class for a teach-in.

Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.

For Evana Fretterd, an activities director at Flagler Palm Coast High School, her vision for a dream classroom extends far beyond basic desks and chairs.

An 11-year-old boy arrested over the summer in connection to a series of “swatting” threats against Flagler County schools was sentenced after being adjudicated delinquent, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities.

Orange County Public Schools is urging parents to take the district’s new threats and weapons course so there is no room for misunderstanding:

Two band directors at Orange County district high schools have been named semifinalists for the2025 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum.

Leaders with Marion County Public Schools are celebrating the approval of a half-cent sales tax to fund school construction and repairs.

Election Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.

An investigation revealed that the child was unintentionally left in a car parked at the school, the sheriff's office announced.

After canceling classes during Hurricane Milton earlier this month, Volusia County Schools have announced the district’s makeup days.

Election Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.

Over 3,000 Orange County Public School students were at the Kia Center on Monday to celebrate their reading achievements with the Orlando Magic.

"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?

"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?

Orange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.

Currently, Florida school board candidates run without party affiliation. However, the proposed amendment would allow candidates, starting in November 2026, to declare political party affiliations like Democrats or Republicans.

Click through for a list of hurricane make-up days announced for Central Florida's public school districts.

Police arrested three people at Rockledge High School Friday after the school was put on lockdown because of a report of a firearm on campus.

District officials said that the teacher also served as an assistant coach at the high school, though he was immediately placed on administrative leave following his arrest.

A comment on TikTok led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Brevard County who’s accused of threatening a school, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

A student riding a school bus to Teague Middle School was injured after a tree branch broke through the bus window, according to a news release from Seminole County Public Schools.

Researchers examined factors like teacher pay and work environments to determine which states placed among the best.

Police announced that around 7 a.m., a threat was posted in the livestream’s chat, which prompted the school to be placed on hold.

When emergencies happen in the classroom, it’s important for students to know how they should react.

School district leaders in Volusia are cracking down and harshening the punishment for students caught vaping.

Officers acting on a tip located parts of a handgun among other contraband in a 14-year-old student’s backpack at Ocoee High School, according to police.

Tuesday's incident is the latest in a series of school threats over the past week.

With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.

Apopka High School was placed on a hold as firefighters investigated an odor in the gym, according to Principal Lyle Heinz.

Seminole High School will see an increased presence of law enforcement on Thursday amid what the school’s principals call a rumored, possible threat on campus.

The suspect had been trying to flee South Florida, and he was eventually captured at a bus stop, police said.

A shelter-in-place Wednesday morning at Lake Brantley High School was lifted and a student was taken into custody after a gun was found on campus, according to school officials.

Stone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.

Since 1994 , the Universal Education Center has been serving Orange County Public Schools students, offering a unique blend of academic coursework and real-world work experience on the Universal Orlando property.

The Flagler County School Board is weighing whether to add another layer of health protection for student-athletes by mandating electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings, a test used to evaluate heart health.