White House honors outstanding Robinson High teacher

Ask any student in Ms. Oliver's class and you will quickly learn that she is no ordinary teacher. Students look forward to fun study games inside the classroom and exploring local waterways with their beloved teacher.

Gamers become game-makers at Florida Poly

Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo. 

Sarasota school board appoints temporary superintendent

Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden. 

Shortage of 400,000 welders predicted in next 4 years

Industries that rely on welders and mechanical technicians are becoming more technical, so the education they receive is also evolving.

Manatee County Formula 1 World Constructors team heads to world championship

Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).

7-year-old gets lost after telling teacher he is allowed to walk home; school investigating

Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough

Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.

Proposal to convert historic home into preschool draws concerns about traffic, preservation

The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.

Pasco County deputies make year's 14th school threat arrest

A 13-year-old student from Imagine Charter School in Land O’ Lakes is the latest to be charged with making threats against a school.

NASA program gives Tampa students face time with astronauts

Students at Stewart Magnet Middle School donned their own flight suits and waited their turn to ask the most burning questions of NASA's best minds. 

Two weeks before vote, Pasco parents make final push against rezoning

The Pasco County School Board heard one last round of concerns from parents whose children could be rezoned to new schools next year.

Don't stop the music: University of Florida offers unique dual degree

Music is a passion that many students have to put on the back burner when they enter college. However, one Florida university is giving them the opportunity to keep music at the forefront of their higher education.