Lawmakers withdraw amendment to force schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
Florida House bill amendment would allow schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill includes a new proposed amendment that would force schools to out students about their sexual orientation to their parents, causing more concern from those in the LGBTQ community.
Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill includes a new proposed amendment that would force schools to out students about their sexual orientation to their parents, causing more concern from those in the LGBTQ community.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Florida bill would require students to take financial literacy course in order to graduate
If passed, Florida high school students would have to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate, which would include lessons on on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file income taxes.
If passed, Florida high school students would have to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate, which would include lessons on on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file income taxes.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Hillsborough school bus drivers could get a pay raise, which would be second-highest rate in Bay Area
Hillsborough County school bus drivers could soon get a pay raise, Superintendent Addison Davis announced Wednesday.
Hillsborough County school bus drivers could soon get a pay raise, Superintendent Addison Davis announced Wednesday.
Polk County teacher uses door art to teach inclusion and diversity
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Students are admiring the work of their art teacher Chanique Davis, at Lake Alfred Elementary School.
Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
Hillsborough Public Schools reaches 'tentative' agreement on teacher contracts
Tensions ran high Monday between Hillsborough County teachers and the school district as the two sides sat down to tried to hammer out a new contract. Late Monday evening, the county announced it had reached a tentative agreement, but teachers were already planning ways to take a stand in case talks fell through.
Tensions ran high Monday between Hillsborough County teachers and the school district as the two sides sat down to tried to hammer out a new contract. Late Monday evening, the county announced it had reached a tentative agreement, but teachers were already planning ways to take a stand in case talks fell through.
Florida school bus driver arrested for driving 40 kids home while drunk, deputies say
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
Polk County school leaders consider banning 16 books due to 'potentially inappropriate' content
The Polk County School district has removed 16 books from all public schools and is now forming committees to determine whether the works should be banned permanently.
The Polk County School district has removed 16 books from all public schools and is now forming committees to determine whether the works should be banned permanently.
Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
Proposed laws stir up controversy as they move through Florida's Legislature
The proposed laws range from restricting curriculum related to critical race theory, election laws, and security and abortion rights. Many of the laws have been positioned as protections for the rights of parents, the unborn, and democratic processes, but the bills' opponents say the so-called protections may do more harm than good.
The proposed laws range from restricting curriculum related to critical race theory, election laws, and security and abortion rights. Many of the laws have been positioned as protections for the rights of parents, the unborn, and democratic processes, but the bills' opponents say the so-called protections may do more harm than good.
Challenge to Florida's controversial transgender athlete ban put on hold
A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams has been put on hold while another Florida case plays out in a federal appeals court.
A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams has been put on hold while another Florida case plays out in a federal appeals court.
Pasco County teacher arrested for sexual battery on 14-year-old student, deputies say
Kyle Handfield, 32, a teacher at Fivay High School, is facing three counts of sexual battery custodial authority after deputies say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student while teaching at a middle school in Pinellas County several years ago.
Kyle Handfield, 32, a teacher at Fivay High School, is facing three counts of sexual battery custodial authority after deputies say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student while teaching at a middle school in Pinellas County several years ago.
Reigning world champion high school robotics team ready to defend title
Seventeen teams from the Florida Gulf Coast Robotics League are competing this weekend at Palm Harbor University High School, but only two will advance to the state championships.
Seventeen teams from the Florida Gulf Coast Robotics League are competing this weekend at Palm Harbor University High School, but only two will advance to the state championships.
Hillsborough County Schools want voters to decide on property tax increase to fund education
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
While the cost of just about everything has gone up the state's school funding allocations haven't, which Hillsborough district officials say has caused an annual budget crisis. Soon, the Hillsborough School District may be asking voters to keep it funded.
Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
Pasco County school board approves nearly $1M to help homeless students
The Pasco County School Board approved nearly $1 million to help homeless and housing insecure students in the district.
The Pasco County School Board approved nearly $1 million to help homeless and housing insecure students in the district.