Could USF Sarasota-Manatee merge with New College of Florida? Rumors swirl as group begs for answers

USF Sarasota-Manatee trustees, former board members and supporting organizations are begging for transparency about a rumored merger with New College of Florida. NCF is already in discussions to consolidate Asolo Preparatory and the Ringling Museum.

USF, UTampa under federal antisemitism investigations by Dept. of Education

The U.S. Department of Education has sent warnings to 60 universities across the country, including USF and the University of Tampa, as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.

Florida bill aims to test-run phone ban in schools

A new bill advancing in the Florida Legislature could disrupt the way students use their phones at school.

Pasco schools revise homework grading policy for Fall 2025

Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg outlined the district's updated approach to homework grading, which will take effect in the fall of 2025.

Manatee County gets rid of school speed zone cameras

After more than 55,000 violations and thousands of dollars' worth of tickets, Manatee County commissioners voted to end their school speed zone camera program Tuesday. 

Manatee County plans to rezone some schools in effort to relieve overcrowding. Here's how you can weigh in

The School District of Manatee County says changes are coming as growth leads to more crowded classrooms – and that could mean redrawing boundaries, in addition to building new schools.