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August 16, 2026

FLVS Flex Student Wins Inaugural Garabito Surf City Pro QS 2,000

World Surf League

FLVS Flex student Alana Lopez won the inaugural Garabito Surf City Pro in Costa Rica, earning her third career World Surf League Qualifying Series victory at age 17. The win moves Lopez to No. 3 in the North America rankings as she continues a standout competitive surfing season.

July 29, 2026

FLVS Alumnus Wins 200m Freestyle at USA Swimming National Championships

NBC Sports

FLVS Flex alumnus Ryan Erisman captured the national title in the men's 200m freestyle at the USA Swimming National Championships, out-touching Patrick Sammon and Mitchell Schott in a thrilling finish.

July 21, 2026

FLVS Alumna Selected for USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches

Ocala Gazette

Madison Molock, an FLVS Flex alumna, was selected as one of 30 nationwide participants to take part in USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH, one of the organizations’ shared efforts to create more pathways for women in tennis coaching.

American qualifier Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon boys' singles title

July 12, 2026

American Qualifier Lee Wins Wimbledon Boys' Singles Title

Associated Press

FLVS student Jordan Lee is the first qualifier to win any Grand Slam boys’ tournament since Noah Rubin did it at Wimbledon in 2014. He became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys’ title after rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.

July 6, 2026

FLVS Flex Student Helps Team USA Earn 10 Medals in Berlin

USA Gymnastics

FLVS Flex student Azai Tamzil helped lead the U.S. Junior Men’s Gymnastics Team to an impressive 10-medal performance at the 2026 Berlin Junior Team Cup in Germany. Competing in the Age Group 2 (ages 15-16) division, Tamzil captured two individual gold medals, earning top honors on both the floor exercise (13.350) and high bar (12.050).

FLVS Flex student, Preslee Greene, wins first place for the middle school essay contest for Law Day hosted by the Highlands County Bar Association.

May 4, 2026

FLVS Flex Student Wins First Place in Law Day Essay Contest

Highland News-Sun

FLVS Flex student Preslee Greene earned first place among middle school students in a Law Day essay contest, showcasing her strong writing and understanding of the legal theme. The event, hosted by the Highlands County Bar Association, took place in the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners chambers in Sebring.

May 3, 2026

FLVS Flex Student, 14, Graduates High School Early With 90+ College Offers

News 4 Jax

At just 14 years old, Jacksonville student Elin Facey is graduating high school after accelerating through her coursework with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Flex classes and homeschooling. After receiving more than 90 college acceptance letters, she has decided to attend Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.

April 23, 2026

Taylor Twins Headed To TCU To Play Collegiate Beach Volleyball

The Town Crier

FLVS Flex seniors and identical twin sisters Britain and Brielle Taylor have earned both athletic and academic scholarships to attend Texas Christian University, where they will compete in beach volleyball beginning next fall.

Mitchell Edelstein National Merit Scholar Finalist

March 9, 2026

Flex Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Palm Coast Observer

Flex senior Mitchell Spencer Edelstein has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist, placing him among an elite group of approximately 15,000 students recognized nationwide for exceptional academic achievement. At just 15 years old, Edelstein has been dual-enrolled at Daytona State College since eighth grade. This May, he will graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate degree from Daytona State College.

February 26, 2026

FLVS Teacher Breaks World Record

Orange Observer

Florida Virtual School math teacher Ona Delussey and four teammates shattered a world record by completing 41 escape rooms in just 24 hours, earning their place in history for the most escape rooms conquered in a single day.

Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities Florida Virtual School

February 9, 2026

Orlando Science Center to Feature FLVS Student Artwork

Orlando Sentinel

“Mission: Astronaut,” the latest traveling exhibit at Orlando Science Center, will feature “Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities,” showcasing student artwork from Florida Virtual School and Florida Scholars Academy. The art will remain on display through April 4.

January 27, 2026

FLVS Flex Helps Sixth Grader Accelerate to Algebra 2 After Perfect State Exam Score

Palm Coast Observer

Indian Trails Middle School sixth grader Lev Makarov is advancing well beyond his grade level in mathematics, now taking Algebra 2 through the FLVS Flex program. Makarov, 10, qualified for the accelerated course after earning a perfect score on the fifth-grade state math assessment and achieving top marks on the Algebra 1 and Geometry end‑of‑course exams.