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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Graduating senior Tina Kumar, 18, is a new record holder at Plant City High School, not in a sport, but in Grade Point Average.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Pinellas County school bus drivers are now among highest paid in Bay Area
Monday, the Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved a pay raise for school bus drivers that increases salaries between 10 and 20 percent.
Monday, the Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved a pay raise for school bus drivers that increases salaries between 10 and 20 percent.
Ed Sheeran surprises students at Middleton High School with free concert tickets, guitars
Band students at Middleton High School are still reeling from a whirlwind of a weekend after music icon Ed Sheeran surprised the class Friday and gave away tickets to his sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night.
Band students at Middleton High School are still reeling from a whirlwind of a weekend after music icon Ed Sheeran surprised the class Friday and gave away tickets to his sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night.
Krewe of Scarlett Fortuna on a mission to spread the joy of reading across Tampa Bay
It was a fun-filled weekend of family-friendly piracy as the Krewe of the Scarlett Fortuna invaded Fort De Soto once again to bring Castortowne to life.
It was a fun-filled weekend of family-friendly piracy as the Krewe of the Scarlett Fortuna invaded Fort De Soto once again to bring Castortowne to life.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Jefferson High magnet program helps fill need in maritime workforce, brings more women to field
For countless generations, men have steered ships carrying cargo and passengers around the globe.
For countless generations, men have steered ships carrying cargo and passengers around the globe.
Metropolitan Ministries partners with 10 local schools to help families through ‘Pathways to Hope’
It’s a crisis that isn’t always noticeable at first glance, but thousands of students in the Tampa Bay area are considered homeless.
It’s a crisis that isn’t always noticeable at first glance, but thousands of students in the Tampa Bay area are considered homeless.
Palm Harbor academy helps non-speaking students find their voice
At the Invictus Academy in Palm Harbor, students like Will Sheppard are answering their teacher's questions in their own way. They are using keyboards and letter boards.
At the Invictus Academy in Palm Harbor, students like Will Sheppard are answering their teacher's questions in their own way. They are using keyboards and letter boards.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Gov. DeSantis signs 3 education bills that include targeting diversity programs at Florida universities
From New College of Florida – where its Board of Trustees was revamped earlier this year – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education reform bills that include prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on diversity programs.
From New College of Florida – where its Board of Trustees was revamped earlier this year – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education reform bills that include prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on diversity programs.
Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing Disney movie in classroom
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
Tampa teacher holds free ‘mom store’ for students to have Mother’s Day gifts
It started in the back of her classroom, and years later, it’s grown into a store that benefits the entire school.
It started in the back of her classroom, and years later, it’s grown into a store that benefits the entire school.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.