FSU gives 'all clear' after issuing shelter-in-place order for 'dangerous situation' on campus
Florida State University has given the all-clear after police issued a "shelter-in-place" warning to people on the Tallahassee campus.
Florida State University has given the all-clear after police issued a "shelter-in-place" warning to people on the Tallahassee campus.
Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of seniors graduating high school in Polk County
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
With their biggest fans filling the stadium, rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of high school seniors in Polk County Saturday morning.
More details emerge on plans to reopen Florida's universities
A week after the state university system’s Board of Governors laid out a blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, school officials are offering more details about what will change when students and faculty members come back.
A week after the state university system’s Board of Governors laid out a blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, school officials are offering more details about what will change when students and faculty members come back.
Assistant principal motivates teachers with online inspirational broadcast
For the past two months, Mary Bryant Elementary School assistant principal Victoria Morse has been performing on social media to help keep her teachers motivated.
For the past two months, Mary Bryant Elementary School assistant principal Victoria Morse has been performing on social media to help keep her teachers motivated.
Boy, 13, graduates California city college with 4 associates degrees, youngest in school’s history
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
Teachers union works with committee on guidelines for bringing kids back to class
The Florida Education Association created a committee of about 30 people from across the state, including lawmakers, teachers, parents, and medical professionals to come up with guidelines for school districts on re-opening campuses.
The Florida Education Association created a committee of about 30 people from across the state, including lawmakers, teachers, parents, and medical professionals to come up with guidelines for school districts on re-opening campuses.
Reopening blueprint approved for Florida's public universities
Students could be returning to Florida's 12 public universities this fall after campuses were shut down this past spring because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Students could be returning to Florida's 12 public universities this fall after campuses were shut down this past spring because of the coronavirus pandemic.
USF announces its own plans for fall semester as state leaders meet to discuss guidelines for universities
As the State University System's Board of Governors prepares to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss safe reopening guidelines for Florida universities, the University of South Florida confirms it will hold in-person classes beginning in August.
As the State University System's Board of Governors prepares to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss safe reopening guidelines for Florida universities, the University of South Florida confirms it will hold in-person classes beginning in August.
Hillsborough County's newest and largest high school prepares to open
Hillsborough County Schools unveiled its newest and largest high school Wednesday, marking the first newly-constructed high school in more than a decade.
Hillsborough County Schools unveiled its newest and largest high school Wednesday, marking the first newly-constructed high school in more than a decade.
Lakeland's oldest private school announces closure, citing drop in enrollment
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Lakeland’s oldest private school is closing. Late last week, the Diocese of Orlando sent an email to the parents of kids who go to St. Joseph's Academy in Lakeland.
Childcare programs reopen with new rules for kids to follow
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
The future of public schools might still be up in the air, but many of Tampa Bay's youngest learners are getting the chance to get back in the classroom now.
Students pick up belongings after unexpected end to classroom lessons
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
The Bauder Elementary school year usually ends with parties, laughs, and hugs as students say goodbye for the summer.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
University of South Florida, University of Tampa ponder how to return to on-campus learning
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Students document a year unlike any other in yearbooks
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
Class of 2020: Great grandmother graduates from Cal
Jules Patrice Means, aka "Ms. Jules," is a 67-year-old great grandmother, who graduated from Cal with a degree in sociology with all As and just one B.
Jules Patrice Means, aka "Ms. Jules," is a 67-year-old great grandmother, who graduated from Cal with a degree in sociology with all As and just one B.
Florida eyes plan for reopening university campuses this fall
State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for reopening university campuses in the fall, after students were sent home in March to curb the spread of COVID-19.
State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for reopening university campuses in the fall, after students were sent home in March to curb the spread of COVID-19.
After 2 scandals, Polk County School District enacts harassment policy
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.