Straz Center's Patel Conservatory offering 'Pippin' musical summer camp
The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory in Tampa is all set to ignite young talents as it gears up for an exciting summer camp centered around the hit musical "Pippin."
Affordable housing for Pinellas County teachers moves one step closer to reality
It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of affordable housing across the Bay Area, which is why Pinellas County Schools is addressing that need for its teachers and employees.
State Rep. Fred Hawkins selected as South Florida State College's next president by trustees
State Rep. Fred Hawkins, R-St. Cloud, was selected Wednesday by South Florida State College trustees to succeed retiring school President Thomas Leitzel.
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Largo's National Spelling Bee champion won in final year of eligibility
It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Then, 14-year-old Dev Shah was given his final word to spell at the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee: Psammophile.
Manatee Technical College training next generation of diesel system technicians
The work done at Manatee Technical College is preparing students like Ryan Lazarus for a career as a diesel system technicians.
National Spelling Bee: Dev Shah, 14, wins with final word 'psammophile'
Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.
Musician Otis Taylor gets high school diploma more than 50 years after being expelled for hair
The 74-year-old was finally honored with an honorary high school diploma, over five decades after being expelled from a Denver high school for his long hair.
Watch: 'Legendary' math professor, 88, gets standing ovation after final lecture
Gilbert Strang, 88, was one of the first professors to post his lectures to OpenCourseWare, which gave millions of people free access to MIT classes.
Bay Area schools offer free meals to students during summer break
Starting at the end of May and continuing through July 27, Hillsborough County students will have several opportunities to receive free meals as Hillsborough County Public Schools hosts its annual "Summer Food Service Program for Children."
‘Strange World’ dispute leads to heated school board meeting, calls for superintendent to resign
A heated Hernando County School Board meeting went well into the night Tuesday with more than 100 people signed up to give public comment. The large turnout comes after the district has faced different controversies, including a teacher who showed Disney movie featuring an openly gay character.
School district presses charges after students cemented toilets in 'senior prank'
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
‘Strange World’ controversy: Petition calls for school board member to resign amid Disney movie dispute
The Hernando County School District changed the location of Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled school board meeting in anticipation of a large crowd. The board is expected to discuss the findings of an investigation into a Disney movie that was shown to fifth graders earlier this month.
'It's not just a school': Tinker School brings military children together on MacDill AFB
When a family member serves our country, the entire family serves. That comes with a lot of sacrifice, especially for children.
Plant City ROTC scholarship winner has own commencement ahead of flight school
An accomplished Durant High School senior received the ROTC's top scholarship. Kinsley Trlak plans to use her $250,000 scholarship at USF.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
Spoto High School graduate sets sights on future after losing both parents
Things haven't always been easy for Abigail Beckton. Luckily, she has a world of love around her and plenty of smarts to get her through.
Plant City High School senior sets new GPA record
Graduating senior Tina Kumar, 18, is a new record holder at Plant City High School, not in a sport, but in Grade Point Average.