Top-performing universities lose some funding
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Florida public universities will lose out on millions of dollars after state lawmakers skipped funding for the Preeminent State Research University Program. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Teacher gets heartwarming surprise from former student
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A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.

Advocates push for early gun safety education to prevent teen summer violence

Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.

Pepin Academies welding classes help students with learning disabilities find careers

Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes.

Tampa twins finish as Gaither High School co-valedictorians with 8.24 GPAs

Everything Abigail and Annabelle Smith have done in life, they’ve done together. From the biggest milestones to the smallest everyday moments, it has all led to this.

Bay Area nonprofit helps battle the 'summer slide' with everyday reading tips for kids

As summer break approaches, local educators and parents are fighting the "summer slide" by integrating literacy into everyday activities to keep children engaged.

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal

A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.

USF Sarasota-Manatee transferring to New College of Florida
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A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

The teacher who inspired a St. Pete valedictorian
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High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.

Pinellas County eighth grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.

Pinellas student prepares for national spelling bee
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The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.