Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hillsborough County schools could receive millions of dollars from JUUL lawsuit
More than 1,300 school districts across the U.S. are learning how much money they will receive after a class action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarette company, JUUL Labs, was settled last fall.
More than 1,300 school districts across the U.S. are learning how much money they will receive after a class action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarette company, JUUL Labs, was settled last fall.
Florida school voucher bill moves one step closer to becoming law
A bill that would make every student in Florida eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers is now moving to the Florida Senate. It passed in the Republican-controlled House on Friday in a vote of 83-to-27, but Democrats are pushing back calling the expansion a "coupon for millionaires".
A bill that would make every student in Florida eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers is now moving to the Florida Senate. It passed in the Republican-controlled House on Friday in a vote of 83-to-27, but Democrats are pushing back calling the expansion a "coupon for millionaires".
Fewer nurses passing licensing exams in Florida as critical shortage continues
Nurses are needed now more than ever, and fewer nurses are passing their licensing exams in Florida, adding to the nursing shortage.
Nurses are needed now more than ever, and fewer nurses are passing their licensing exams in Florida, adding to the nursing shortage.
University of Florida supercomputer could bring high-tech efficiency to agriculture and medicine
Inside an unassuming building at the University of Florida may be the loudest, largest, and perhaps the most powerful gator on campus.
Inside an unassuming building at the University of Florida may be the loudest, largest, and perhaps the most powerful gator on campus.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Governor’s roundtable continues push for higher education changes despite oppositions
Governor Ron DeSantis continues rallying support for some major changes to Florida's higher education system. He held a roundtable discussion with fellow conservatives on Monday, criticizing programs like Critical Race Theory and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Governor Ron DeSantis continues rallying support for some major changes to Florida's higher education system. He held a roundtable discussion with fellow conservatives on Monday, criticizing programs like Critical Race Theory and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Frustrated parents say Hillsborough school districts new busing alternative not getting kids to school on time
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Clearwater High School teachers have formed a special bond
Anna Myers has been a math teacher at Clearwater High School for almost 20 years. Before she stood at the head of the class, though, she sat at a desk as a student at the school.
Anna Myers has been a math teacher at Clearwater High School for almost 20 years. Before she stood at the head of the class, though, she sat at a desk as a student at the school.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida banning books is a ‘nasty’ hoax
From inside the State Attorney’s Office building in Tampa, the governor of Florida took aim at some media outlets and individuals, saying they are falsely explaining the state education department’s stand on some books in schools.
From inside the State Attorney’s Office building in Tampa, the governor of Florida took aim at some media outlets and individuals, saying they are falsely explaining the state education department’s stand on some books in schools.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Sarasota County school officials remove district's police chief
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
The police chief for Sarasota County schools was removed from his position with the district Friday, but no reason was provided in a news release from the school district.
USF researcher plans to live underwater for 100 days to study body's response to extreme pressure
A University of South Florida professor is on a mission to learn how humans respond to long-term exposure to extreme pressure – and he's using his own body to do it by living underwater for more than three months.
A University of South Florida professor is on a mission to learn how humans respond to long-term exposure to extreme pressure – and he's using his own body to do it by living underwater for more than three months.
From listening to learning to mental health, reading to kids has many proven benefits
Studies show that reading to children helps their brain develop, gives them a leg-up in school and contributes to their overall well-being. That's why we're celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2.
Studies show that reading to children helps their brain develop, gives them a leg-up in school and contributes to their overall well-being. That's why we're celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2.
Pasco County school district considering cell phone ban
The Pasco County school district began sending out a survey Wednesday to principals, teachers, parents and students asking for feedback regarding the use of cell phones in schools, as district leaders consider banning the devices.
The Pasco County school district began sending out a survey Wednesday to principals, teachers, parents and students asking for feedback regarding the use of cell phones in schools, as district leaders consider banning the devices.