Critics believe finalist for South Florida State College's next president was hand-picked by Gov. DeSantis
Rep. Fred Hawkins addressed Thursday the criticism he's received following the announcement he's the only finalist to be the next leader of South Florida State College in Highlands County.
Rep. Fred Hawkins addressed Thursday the criticism he's received following the announcement he's the only finalist to be the next leader of South Florida State College in Highlands County.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
70-year-old HCC graduate teaches next generation life lesson on following your dreams
In a sea of excitement, the graduating class of 2023 took their walk across the stage and got their diploma from Hillsborough Community College and for one graduate it was a moment 50 years in the making.
In a sea of excitement, the graduating class of 2023 took their walk across the stage and got their diploma from Hillsborough Community College and for one graduate it was a moment 50 years in the making.
New Florida law putting restrictions on teachers' unions leads to federal lawsuit against state officials
Governor Ron DeSantis and teachers' unions are in a battle over power. A new law puts certain restrictions on teachers' unions, and they say the law is unconstitutional and are now suing state officials.
Governor Ron DeSantis and teachers' unions are in a battle over power. A new law puts certain restrictions on teachers' unions, and they say the law is unconstitutional and are now suing state officials.
State Rep. Fred Hawkins named sole finalist for South Florida State College’s new president
South Florida State College took a step toward selecting its next president Wednesday, naming state Rep. Fred Hawkins as the sole finalist for the position.
South Florida State College took a step toward selecting its next president Wednesday, naming state Rep. Fred Hawkins as the sole finalist for the position.
Hillsborough school board passes school boundary changes, votes to close Just Elementary School
In its first vote on Superintendent Addison Davis' proposed school boundary change, the Hillsborough County school board approved the changes in a 4-3 vote.
In its first vote on Superintendent Addison Davis' proposed school boundary change, the Hillsborough County school board approved the changes in a 4-3 vote.
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Stricter library policies to impact children in Hillsborough County
The Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library Board is now tasked with restricting access to certain books for kids younger than 18 after county commissioners voted 5-to-2 Wednesday in support of the move.
The Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library Board is now tasked with restricting access to certain books for kids younger than 18 after county commissioners voted 5-to-2 Wednesday in support of the move.
Hernando County to use A.I. to detect school shooting threats
The Hernando County School District plans to become the latest in the country to use artificial intelligence, or AI, technology to detect school shooting threats on campuses.
The Hernando County School District plans to become the latest in the country to use artificial intelligence, or AI, technology to detect school shooting threats on campuses.
South Florida State College relaunches search for new president
South Florida State College in Avon Park relaunched its search for a new president Wednesday after the three previous finalists abruptly withdrew their names from consideration, prompting some to wonder whether Gov. Ron DeSantis is now involved.
South Florida State College in Avon Park relaunched its search for a new president Wednesday after the three previous finalists abruptly withdrew their names from consideration, prompting some to wonder whether Gov. Ron DeSantis is now involved.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Sensory-therapeutic playground opens at Pinellas County school
Recess is usually a highlight during the day for students, and a new sensory playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center helps meet the needs of students.
Recess is usually a highlight during the day for students, and a new sensory playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center helps meet the needs of students.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Summer program teaching African American history to start in St. Pete
A program developed in the 1960s will be used to create a Freedom School in St. Petersburg.
A program developed in the 1960s will be used to create a Freedom School in St. Petersburg.
Tampa elementary student publishes book of poems, hopes to inspire peers
An elementary school student is celebrating a big goal of publishing a book of poems. He hopes his book will inspire other students to reach for the stars.
An elementary school student is celebrating a big goal of publishing a book of poems. He hopes his book will inspire other students to reach for the stars.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Principal, forced to resign after showing David statue photo, visits Florence masterpiece
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
Florida teachers among lowest paid in the country
The state of Florida ranks nearly dead last when it comes to average teacher pay, according to a new report from the National Education Association.
The state of Florida ranks nearly dead last when it comes to average teacher pay, according to a new report from the National Education Association.