Push to change Chamberlain High mascot leads to heated discussion at school board meeting
In a 5 to 1 vote, the school board voted to approve the change. It's not at all what the dozens of alumni who showed up to speak wanted to see, but supporters of the change say the current student body feels it's time for something new.
Polk County students earn scholarships by sharing immigration stories
Two Polk County students from the migrant community earned college scholarships by sharing their stories.
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
CNA Technical Center training up healthcare workers in Temple Terrace
A Hillsborough County training center is working to equip more people to enter the healthcare workforce as certified nursing assistants.
8 candidates vie for 3 seats on Hillsborough County School Board
Bay Area school boards have been under intense scrutiny since the start of the pandemic and school board elections have become equally contentious.
Florida governor's campaign wants school board candidates to pledge support for 'DeSantis Education Agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is sending out a questionnaire to school board candidates, asking about their positions on issues such as critical race theory and masks in schools. It includes a certificate for candidates to pledge their support for what the campaign calls the "DeSantis Education Agenda."
Hillsborough County School ‘get creative’ as summer renovations begin amid climbing construction costs
As major repairs and renovations began this summer on 20 Hillsborough County schools, the district has been looking at ways to "get creative" with construction costs soaring due to inflation.
Jefferson High Alumni awards more than $240,000 in scholarships over 33 years
For more than 30 years, Jefferson High School's Alumni Association has awarded scholarship money to college-bound seniors.
Hillsborough, Pinellas districts hope to fill hundreds of open positions before start of school year
School may be out for the summer, but local school districts are already working hard to fill positions for next year.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Polk teen receives full scholarship to college after helping farm labor community during pandemic
A Polk County teen just received a full scholarship to Michigan State University after managing to keep up with exemplary grades and helping those in need during the pandemic.
Summer Trades Camp brings career options, life skills to Lakeland teens
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
Manatee schools looks to hire nearly 200 support staffers before return to school
As is the case with nearly every school district across Tampa Bay and more broadly across Florida, the school district of Manatee County is grappling with an ongoing staffing shortage and will be hosting four job fairs.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport to work with local colleges to provide aircraft maintenance training
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
Pinellas County Schools team up for new YMCA Partnership Middle School
Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Pete teamed up to break ground on a new one-of-a-kind middle school. Not only will it provide classes and before-and-after school programs, but it'll also offer services to people of all ages.
DeSantis signs school safety changes bill in wake of Uvalde mass shooting
Two weeks after a deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reignited debates about gun violence and securing schools, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will require mental-health "crisis intervention" training for on-campus officers.
EMT program takes students from high school to career
Gibbs High School EMT Preparatory Academy is giving students an opportunity to start working right out of high school while continuing to grow.
New Pasco County school to prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, auto mechanics and more
June may seem a little early for a back to school story, but Kirkland Ranch Innovation Academy is no ordinary school.
Admiral Farragut Academy faces lawsuits for bullying, racial harassment
Two families are suing Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg claiming the school did nothing to protect their children from physical abuse and racial harassment.