Hands-on construction workshops let students take the wheel

Tapping into the potential future workforce takes some creativity. Having cool tools to work with always helps. Florida Construction Career Day gives high school seniors an opportunity to learn what happens in the construction industry in a hands-on way.

Hundreds of Bay Area students get face time with construction industry pros

It's no secret that Tampa Bay has billions of dollars in construction projects lined up over the next decade. Industry professionals say creating a workforce pipeline is going to be critical. That's where Tampa Bay Construction Career Day comes in.

Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries

The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.

$10.5 million grant to help expand apprenticeships in Tampa Bay area

Some new options are coming for Tampa Bay workers looking to change careers or grow their skill set with the help of $10.5 million in grant money from the state of Florida.

Tampa PD pilot program aims to help local teens land summer jobs

The Tampa Police Department launched a new pilot program Monday that aims to open doors for teens across the city hoping to land summer jobs.

Local mom helps kids guide their future through 'Shamrck'

A local mom wanted to help kids map out their future, and she's providing guidance through a website called "Shamrck."

100 food service employees needed to feed students in Manatee County

Students often look forward to lunchtime, but a staffing shortage is putting a strain on the food service employees who dish up school lunches in Manatee County.

LGBTQ advocates sue state of Florida, DeSantis over law on gender identity, sexual orientation in education

LGBTQ advocates have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law prohibiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.

Sarasota County school guidelines on gender issues under review as new law is signed

Meanwhile, Hillsborough County Schools, which was also called out by Gov. DeSantis at the bill signing Monday, says it supports parents and students and does not have a policy that "states otherwise."

Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.

Pinellas School Board clarifies public commenting rules

The Pinellas County School Board is changing its public commenting rules by tightening the policy and clarifying what is allowed during public input meetings.

Gov. DeSantis signs ‘curriculum transparency’ bill allowing parents access to selecting instructional material

A Florida bill that would place 12-year term limits on county school-board members and lead to more scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

USF president-elect could get quick confirmation by BOG

The Board of Governors appears poised to quickly confirm the appointment of Rhea Law as the next president of USF.