All Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks to limit coronavirus spread
The Florida Department of Education announced Friday evening that all schools would be shut down for the weeks of March 16-20 and March 23-27 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Florida Department of Education announced Friday evening that all schools would be shut down for the weeks of March 16-20 and March 23-27 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Students must self-isolate for 14 days after cruise or international travel, Florida says
Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.
Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.
Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Bishop Larkin Catholic School switching to online classes after parent tests positive for coronavirus
Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey announced it is temporarily closing after the parent of a student tested positive for coronavirus.
Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey announced it is temporarily closing after the parent of a student tested positive for coronavirus.
Out-of-state field trips canceled for many Florida students
Coronavirus concerns are halting some out-of-state field trips following new recommendations Tuesday for Florida’s public school districts.
Coronavirus concerns are halting some out-of-state field trips following new recommendations Tuesday for Florida’s public school districts.
Hillsborough school officials may shift school boundaries to address overcrowding at Barrington Middle
The overcrowding at Barrington Middle School cannot be ignored any longer, school officials decided. On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board is scheduled to make their final decision on how they plan to handle the situation.
The overcrowding at Barrington Middle School cannot be ignored any longer, school officials decided. On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board is scheduled to make their final decision on how they plan to handle the situation.
New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.
College recruiter fired after students say he lined them up by skin color, ‘nappiest hair’
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.
Wimauma school gets interactive learning space thanks to donation from teacher's alma mater
Students at Reddick Elementary School are taking a hands-on approach to learning. It’s thanks to a new, interactive play space.
Students at Reddick Elementary School are taking a hands-on approach to learning. It’s thanks to a new, interactive play space.
Nurse, student-athlete whose life she saved reunite to educate others on CPR
Three years ago, a Tampa nurse was at a sports tournament to watch her son play baseball, but she ended up saving the life of a Marion County student-athlete.
Three years ago, a Tampa nurse was at a sports tournament to watch her son play baseball, but she ended up saving the life of a Marion County student-athlete.
Voucher program headed toward expansion in Florida
Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.
Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.
HCC program helps fill need for auto mechanics
Many students in Hillsborough Community College's automotive technology program end up with part-time jobs before they graduate. Peyton Wooton works at Courtesy KIA of Brandon.
Many students in Hillsborough Community College's automotive technology program end up with part-time jobs before they graduate. Peyton Wooton works at Courtesy KIA of Brandon.
Former Pinellas teacher's estate funds sensory playground for special needs students
Kids with special needs get to experience the joy of a day at the playground thanks to a generous gift from a longtime teacher in Pinellas County.
Kids with special needs get to experience the joy of a day at the playground thanks to a generous gift from a longtime teacher in Pinellas County.
Former head of NSA leading effort to increase cybersecurity workforce
The former director of the National Security and National Intelligence agencies is now in Tampa, working to help fill a 500,000 shortfall in cybersecurity professionals.
The former director of the National Security and National Intelligence agencies is now in Tampa, working to help fill a 500,000 shortfall in cybersecurity professionals.
AMI Kids to stop operations, second arrest made after student injured
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is freezing enrollment indefinitely at a school for at-risk youth after a student's skull was fractured, allegedly during an incident with a staff member.
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is freezing enrollment indefinitely at a school for at-risk youth after a student's skull was fractured, allegedly during an incident with a staff member.
Comedian raises money to send bullied boy to Disney after heartbreaking video goes viral
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
Watch: Boy tells mom 'I want to die' after continued bullying at school
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
Debate watch: Powerful moments measured by size of students' sweat glands
A professor at the University of South Florida gave us a look at how the body reacts to the big moments in presidential debates.
A professor at the University of South Florida gave us a look at how the body reacts to the big moments in presidential debates.
Students get hands-on introduction to careers in construction
The Hillsborough County fairgrounds were alive Tuesday with the sound of construction. More than 1,000 area high school students came to the fairgrounds Tuesday for Construction Career Day.
The Hillsborough County fairgrounds were alive Tuesday with the sound of construction. More than 1,000 area high school students came to the fairgrounds Tuesday for Construction Career Day.
Polk schools administrator suspended for allegedly making threats over teacher rally
The superintendent of Polk County schools put one of her top administrators on notice after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to the president of the Polk County Education Association.
The superintendent of Polk County schools put one of her top administrators on notice after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to the president of the Polk County Education Association.