Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships

Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships

The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.

The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.

Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'

Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'

Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."

Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."

The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide

The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade.  To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade.  To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.

Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide

Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide

Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.

Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.

Parents left scrambling after South Tampa preschool announces closure

Parents left scrambling after South Tampa preschool announces closure

Parents in South Tampa are scrambling to find childcare after learning their children's preschool is closing at the end of the school year.

Parents in South Tampa are scrambling to find childcare after learning their children's preschool is closing at the end of the school year.

America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

Man attempts to forage for food for a full year, shows Eckerd students how to join

Man attempts to forage for food for a full year, shows Eckerd students how to join

Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.

Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.

Doctors warn Senate that Gen Z cognitively underperformed previous generation — screen time could be to blame

Doctors warn Senate that Gen Z cognitively underperformed previous generation — screen time could be to blame

For the first time in modern history, experts told a U.S. Senate committee that children may not be getting smarter than the generation before them, and they said screen time may be playing a major role.

For the first time in modern history, experts told a U.S. Senate committee that children may not be getting smarter than the generation before them, and they said screen time may be playing a major role.

Florida education leaders taking aim at student ‘walkout’ demonstrations during school hours

Florida education leaders taking aim at student ‘walkout’ demonstrations during school hours

Tensions between local student activists and state education officials are escalating, as Wharton High School became the latest site for demonstrations against federal immigration policies.

Tensions between local student activists and state education officials are escalating, as Wharton High School became the latest site for demonstrations against federal immigration policies.