Polk County school buses to feature new technology upgrades

Summer is almost over and kids will be heading back to school on Monday in the Tampa Bay area. In Polk County, school buses will feature some new technology upgrades.

When does school start in the Bay Area?

Summer break is coming to an end for students across the Bay Area. Here’s when classes begin in Bay Area counties.

Summer camps use golf to empower Bay Area kids and teens

As the golf coaches for First Tee of Tampa Bay guide their students on the course, they hope the organization’s nine core values come through: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

MOSI offering over 100 different camps for kids during the summer

In a classroom at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 20 kids learned “How to be a Mad Scientist". Not to worry, it’s one of over 100 different camps offered by the museum during the summer.

Pinellas County Schools holds first-ever construction camp for girls

Fueled by the statistic from a 2023 Bureau Labor of Statistics report that women make up only 10.8% of the construction workforce, Pinellas County Schools entered the summer with the goal of raising that number. 

Can you get dorm insurance for college students?

Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.

Hillsborough schools introduces new cameras to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses

Starting this school year, all Hillsborough County Public School buses will be equipped with new cameras, aimed at catching drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. 

LEGO summer camp lets Bay Area kids get creative while learning valuable lessons

At a Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO summer camp in Tampa, the possibilities are endless. Younger campers can create without some of the time restrictions of school.

New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall

Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.

Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom

With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.

USF’s pharmacy program moves to downtown Tampa

USF’s "Taneja College of Pharmacy" moved its “PharmD" program to the 11th and 12th floors of the university’s health building in Channelside Drive, Monday.

Florida schools see substitute teacher shortage as school year approaches

As the start of the school year approaches, there is a need for substitute teachers. Last year, Florida schools started in the fall with thousands of teacher vacancies, and this year, they are especially seeing an issue with substitute teachers, which can burden students and full-time staff.

Hernando County math teacher named 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year

A Hernando County teacher was selected from nearly 185,000 public school teachers in the Sunshine State as the 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday returns Monday: Here's how to save

As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, Florida is working to make stocking up on those school supplies a little more affordable.

This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

Pinellas County Schools earns ‘A’ rating for the first time from state education department

All the Tampa Bay area's public school districts received a "C" rating or higher this past school year from the Florida Department of Education. Its report for the 2023-2024 school year was released Wednesday.