Andrew Spar, president of Florida Education Association

Florida teachers union president slams intimidation after state threatens social media probe

The threat from Florida’s top education official comes after allegations of “despicable” comments being made online by teachers.

by McKenna Schueler September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Orlando Area News

UCF received threats that ‘directly targeted’ Black students

Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities said Thursday they received threats

by Chloe Greenberg September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

News

Florida official threatens probe of teachers who post ‘despicable comments’ about Charlie Kirk killing

Education Commissioner warned that teaching certificates could be on the line, pending investigation

by McKenna Schueler September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

News

Florida parents take child’s pronoun fight to Supreme Court

The lawsuit stems from the 2020-2021 school year, when January and Jeffrey Littlejohns’ 13-year-old asked to go by a male name and use they and them pronouns

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Florida News

Nearly a third of Florida professors looking for work in different state

Faculty cited state policy on tenure, elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and the cost of living

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

News

DeSantis says Florida is suing textbook publishers for ‘systematically overcharging’ schools

DeSantis alleged at least 5,900 instances of overcharges, saying civil penalties could amount to as much as $60.5 million between both publishers

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 19, 2025August 24, 2025

News

‘Overbroad and unconstitutional’: Judge strikes down Florida law banning ‘pornographic’ school books

On the plaintiffs’ side were the Authors Guild, John Green, Jodi Picoult, and other authors and parents

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 17, 2025August 28, 2025

News

Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

News

UCF increases out-of-state tuition, joining Florida’s other four highest-enrolled universities

University of Central Florida and University of South Florida trustees voted to raise out-of-state tuition by 10%

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 24, 2025

News

UCF to vote on joining FIU, FSU, UF in raising out-of-state tuition

The Board of Governors approved last month a rule allowing universities to raise out-of-state tuition this academic year and next

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 31, 2025August 20, 2025

News

Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

The complaint targets 32 scholarships at FSU funded by donors

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix and Chloe Greenberg July 25, 2025August 6, 2025

News

Florida’s new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being ‘indoctrinated’ in fiery speech

Kamoutsas is the former deputy chief of staff for Gov. Ron DeSantis

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix July 16, 2025August 13, 2025

News

DeSantis’ Florida university accreditation plan gets go-ahead

Some Board of Governors members are expressing reservations about the plan

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 14, 2025August 10, 2025

News

Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools

Included in the rules are requirements for training teachers to respond to children experiencing allergic reactions

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2025August 24, 2025

News

Florida could move forward with DeSantis’ plan for alternative university accreditation organization

Longtime accrediting agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has clashed with Florida education leaders in recent years