CNA Technical Center training up healthcare workers in Temple Terrace
A Hillsborough County training center is working to equip more people to enter the healthcare workforce as certified nursing assistants.
8 candidates vie for 3 seats on Hillsborough County School Board
Bay Area school boards have been under intense scrutiny since the start of the pandemic and school board elections have become equally contentious.
Florida governor's campaign wants school board candidates to pledge support for 'DeSantis Education Agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is sending out a questionnaire to school board candidates, asking about their positions on issues such as critical race theory and masks in schools. It includes a certificate for candidates to pledge their support for what the campaign calls the "DeSantis Education Agenda."
Hillsborough County School ‘get creative’ as summer renovations begin amid climbing construction costs
As major repairs and renovations began this summer on 20 Hillsborough County schools, the district has been looking at ways to "get creative" with construction costs soaring due to inflation.
Jefferson High Alumni awards more than $240,000 in scholarships over 33 years
For more than 30 years, Jefferson High School's Alumni Association has awarded scholarship money to college-bound seniors.
Hillsborough, Pinellas districts hope to fill hundreds of open positions before start of school year
School may be out for the summer, but local school districts are already working hard to fill positions for next year.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Polk teen receives full scholarship to college after helping farm labor community during pandemic
A Polk County teen just received a full scholarship to Michigan State University after managing to keep up with exemplary grades and helping those in need during the pandemic.
Summer Trades Camp brings career options, life skills to Lakeland teens
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
Manatee schools looks to hire nearly 200 support staffers before return to school
As is the case with nearly every school district across Tampa Bay and more broadly across Florida, the school district of Manatee County is grappling with an ongoing staffing shortage and will be hosting four job fairs.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport to work with local colleges to provide aircraft maintenance training
New opportunities will be landing at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Officials said the airport will become a hub for teaching students the ins and outs of airplanes.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
Pinellas County Schools team up for new YMCA Partnership Middle School
Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Pete teamed up to break ground on a new one-of-a-kind middle school. Not only will it provide classes and before-and-after school programs, but it'll also offer services to people of all ages.
EMT program takes students from high school to career
Gibbs High School EMT Preparatory Academy is giving students an opportunity to start working right out of high school while continuing to grow.
New Pasco County school to prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, auto mechanics and more
June may seem a little early for a back to school story, but Kirkland Ranch Innovation Academy is no ordinary school.
Admiral Farragut Academy faces lawsuits for bullying, racial harassment
Two families are suing Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg claiming the school did nothing to protect their children from physical abuse and racial harassment.
St. Pete summer camp offering fun and challenging outdoor experiences
Pathfinder Outdoor Education is hosting two weeks of summer camps for kids, aged 7 to 12 years old, who love being outside.
Pro-wrestler Chris Jericho tweets video allegedly showing niece being beaten up by Hillsborough student
Pro-Wrestler Chris Jericho tweeted out a disturbing video on social media of his niece getting beaten up, and he said Monday he wants to use his platform to call out bullying in schools.
Lennard High School student walks at graduation after suffering stroke more than a year ago
A Lennard High School senior's walk across the stage at graduation has been months in the making. Hailey Highsmith suffered a stroke a little over a year ago, losing her ability to walk and talk, but that didn't stop her.
Summertime steps to reduce college tuition for recent graduates
Students can use the summer to apply for scholarships and reduce college tuition.