Judge weighs pregame prayer dispute
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the FHSAA violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.
Polk State College could face class-action suit over fees charged during pandemic
Students at Polk State College could have some money coming their way thanks to a student's lawsuit, alleging the school mishandled operations during the pandemic.
Students at Polk State College could have some money coming their way thanks to a student's lawsuit, alleging the school mishandled operations during the pandemic.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Bay Area law enforcement step-up presence at schools amid viral posts about violence Friday
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Amid viral TikTok threats of school violence, Citrus County schools ask students to 'report, don't repost'
The Citrus County School District is addressing a viral TikTok trend threatening violence at schools across the country, asking students and parents to report threats to law enforcement rather than reposting them online.
The Citrus County School District is addressing a viral TikTok trend threatening violence at schools across the country, asking students and parents to report threats to law enforcement rather than reposting them online.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
DeSantis adds fuel to critical race theory fight with legislation that would allow parents to sue schools
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
School district eyeing solutions to traffic problems at Laurel Nokomis School
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
As soon as the light flashes signaling the end of the day at Laurel Nokomis School, the worry begins for parents and kids trying to navigate the packed, dangerous roadways.
State releases all funds withheld from districts over mask mandates
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
PSTA rides will be free for county students, teachers starting in 2022
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
Competitive robotics program in Tampa introduces students to sport with major scholarship potential
Tens of millions of dollars in scholarship money are available for Bay Area high school students who want to build robots.
Tens of millions of dollars in scholarship money are available for Bay Area high school students who want to build robots.
Enrollment at Florida colleges continues to shrink
Florida college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
Florida college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
'This is the biggest moment of my life': Thousands celebrate graduation from USF
More than 4,500 University of South Florida students will receive their degrees this weekend, with the first batch walking across the stage at the Yuengling Center Friday night.
More than 4,500 University of South Florida students will receive their degrees this weekend, with the first batch walking across the stage at the Yuengling Center Friday night.
Hillsborough County approves funds to train those interested in public utility jobs
Utility company leaders said they've noticed a skills gap as workers retire or move on, so Hillsborough County commissioners approved a new training program to help fill in what’s missing.
Utility company leaders said they've noticed a skills gap as workers retire or move on, so Hillsborough County commissioners approved a new training program to help fill in what’s missing.
30 years after enrolling, Southeastern student graduates with help from program for returning students
Southeastern University just graduated more than 400 members of the class of 2021. Most are 20-somethings – except Mark Macri. He is one ecstatic 52-year-old college graduate.
Southeastern University just graduated more than 400 members of the class of 2021. Most are 20-somethings – except Mark Macri. He is one ecstatic 52-year-old college graduate.
Jefferson High JROTC students take flight with help from Civil Air Patrol
A shortage of pilots has been looming over the airline industry, so veteran aviators hope to inspire young students and help them find ways to earn their pilot’s license -- normally an expensive proposition.
A shortage of pilots has been looming over the airline industry, so veteran aviators hope to inspire young students and help them find ways to earn their pilot’s license -- normally an expensive proposition.
Texas substitute teacher brings karaoke machine to class, sings
A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.
A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.
Lakeland teen receives perfect scores on 2 AP exams
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.