Tampa police warning: Why back-to-school photo boards pose risks
As children across the Tampa Bay area head back to school this week, police are warning parents to think twice before posting those popular first-day-of-school photos on social media.
As children across the Tampa Bay area head back to school this week, police are warning parents to think twice before posting those popular first-day-of-school photos on social media.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Pinellas County School District launches 2026 school year with 'A' rating
Pinellas County Schools launched the 2026 school year Tuesday morning with high academic marks alongside strict new technology policies.
Pinellas County Schools launched the 2026 school year Tuesday morning with high academic marks alongside strict new technology policies.
Back to school spending: Bay Area families face record costs as students return
It's the first day back at school for students across the Tampa Bay area, including thousands of students in Hillsborough County. For families, the return to the classroom also comes with the cost of getting students ready for a new school year.
It's the first day back at school for students across the Tampa Bay area, including thousands of students in Hillsborough County. For families, the return to the classroom also comes with the cost of getting students ready for a new school year.
Manatee County students return for new school year, district celebrates 90% graduation rate
School District of Manatee County staff gathered Monday morning to wave off bus drivers as students return for the first day of classes.
School District of Manatee County staff gathered Monday morning to wave off bus drivers as students return for the first day of classes.
Hillsborough County students head back to school as district touts early learning, staffing gains
The new school year is officially underway across Hillsborough County, with students returning to classrooms Monday.
The new school year is officially underway across Hillsborough County, with students returning to classrooms Monday.
Back to school begins: When is the first day of school in Florida?
Students across the region will return to public school classrooms next week as local districts launch the new academic year.
Students across the region will return to public school classrooms next week as local districts launch the new academic year.
101 first-year teachers join Pinellas County Schools before classes resume
Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday.
Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into 'living laboratories' to help rescue state's industry
Florida Southern College has planted 45 young citrus trees across its Lakeland campus to create a hands-on living laboratory aimed at helping growers revitalize Florida's struggling citrus industry.
Florida Southern College has planted 45 young citrus trees across its Lakeland campus to create a hands-on living laboratory aimed at helping growers revitalize Florida's struggling citrus industry.
Hillsborough County unveils district’s first hospitality magnet school at Jefferson High
Jefferson High School is officially the district's first Magnet School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Jefferson High School is officially the district's first Magnet School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Hillsborough schools to start year with top grades and fewer teacher openings
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Van Ayres was joined by Dr. Henry Mack, the new Florida education commissioner, during a kickoff event for the school year.
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Van Ayres was joined by Dr. Henry Mack, the new Florida education commissioner, during a kickoff event for the school year.
Lakeland Kiwanis Club holds 25th annual Stuff the Bus
Volunteers and community partners gathered Wednesday morning at the RP Funding Center to launch the 25th Annual Stuff the Bus campaign for Lakeland elementary students.
Volunteers and community partners gathered Wednesday morning at the RP Funding Center to launch the 25th Annual Stuff the Bus campaign for Lakeland elementary students.
Hillsborough dress code: School board reverses restrictions on leggings
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.
Mother of child with autism creates safe space, play area for other neurodivergent kids
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
Florida Department of Education to hold online workshop on AI classroom guidelines
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Hillsborough's Back 2 School Bash to give away thousands of free backpacks, supplies
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.