Pinellas County Schools considers new AI weapon detection system
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
State Representative proposes bill to make Hillsborough Co. Superintendent an elected position
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
USF Board of Trustees approves Moez Limayem as new president
The University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Moez Limayem as the university’s ninth president on Tuesday.
The University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Moez Limayem as the university’s ninth president on Tuesday.
Hundreds of students learn about different jobs at BAM! Fest Career Day
Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day.
Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Tech firm, Florida Poly launches a cybersecurity center to design solutions for digital threats of tomorrow
A local tech firm and Florida Polytechnic University are joining forces to train students to protect the STEM institution and businesses from ongoing digital attacks.
A local tech firm and Florida Polytechnic University are joining forces to train students to protect the STEM institution and businesses from ongoing digital attacks.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Hillsborough School District asking for court-ordered injunction to force Walton Academy closed
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
Polk State College drops African-American Studies course to align with new state law
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
Walton Academy remains open despite Hillsborough School Board voting to close due to security concerns
Despite a unanimous vote by the Hillsborough County School Board to shut it down, Walton Academy for the Performing Arts in Tampa remained open on Wednesday, defying district orders and setting up a potential legal showdown.
Despite a unanimous vote by the Hillsborough County School Board to shut it down, Walton Academy for the Performing Arts in Tampa remained open on Wednesday, defying district orders and setting up a potential legal showdown.
New program training HCC students to be mechanics aims to tackle City of Tampa workforce shortage
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce by partnering with Hillsborough Community College to launch the GEAR UP program.
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce by partnering with Hillsborough Community College to launch the GEAR UP program.
Hoax bomb threat sent to 40 Florida school districts: Reports
More than 40 school districts in Florida were reportedly the target of an anonymous hoax bomb threat email, according to districts who received the email.
More than 40 school districts in Florida were reportedly the target of an anonymous hoax bomb threat email, according to districts who received the email.
Hillsborough School Board votes to close Walton Academy due to safety, security concerns
The Hillsborough County School District voted on Tuesday to shut down Walton Academy, also known as The Walton Academy for Performing Arts, due to safety and security issues.
The Hillsborough County School District voted on Tuesday to shut down Walton Academy, also known as The Walton Academy for Performing Arts, due to safety and security issues.
Eagles Feed the Flock: How Brandon High is erasing hunger in Tampa Bay
Brandon High School's student-led food pantry has grown from a small collection in the media center to a full-fledged operation serving 50 to 70 local families every Friday.
Brandon High School's student-led food pantry has grown from a small collection in the media center to a full-fledged operation serving 50 to 70 local families every Friday.
Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.