Teen hacker accused of causing 2-day outage at all Pinellas County schools faces felony charges
A 17-year-old St. Petersburg High School student is now facing felony computer crimes charges after investigators say he attacked the school district’s computer system and caused a district-wide outage back in March.
UT offers $3,500 deferral scholarships for students who cannot find housing
The University of Tampa is offering incoming freshmen who cannot find housing for the fall 2021 semester $3,500 a year toward their tuition if they defer their enrollment for a year.
Pasco school officials remove limit on number of guests for outdoor high school graduations
School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
‘I don’t make excuses for myself’: Rare diagnosis inspires Riverview grad to become a pediatric nurse
It's been a long road for Ashley Kersey and it's about to take an exciting turn as she graduates from Riverview High. Her four years including hospital visits and homework, but it didn't stop her from reaching her goals.
In-person graduations resume at Florida State Fairgrounds for Hillsborough students
After a year of canceled ceremonies and virtual graduations posted to YouTube, Hillsborough County will hold its first in-person graduations.
McCullough tapped to become FSU president
The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.
Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa offering more than 100 unique summer camps
Area camps are gearing up for more kids too and many are filling up fast, including at Berkeley Preparatory School.
Florida high school issues refunds after yearbook edited 80 female student photos to be 'more modest'
Bartram Trail High School's yearbook coordinator edited approximately 80 student photos without their knowledge or permission. Students say the changes were unnecessary and unfair.
Incoming University of Tampa students scrambling for place to live
They say they were "guaranteed" housing by the University of Tampa, but a growing list of incoming freshmen are now searching for a place to live after being told the housing they were promised is now very unlikely.
UT officials say 'human error' left hundreds of 'heartbroken' students without on-campus housing
Hundreds of students who were hoping to live on-campus at the University of Tampa recently learned that they don’t have a place to stay -- despite a December email from the school that said "housing is guaranteed."
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Company says Tampa Bay could be next major technology hub
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
Magnet high school students start early careers in veterinary science
The new veterinary science building at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School in Seminole offers just one of many technical paths for students to start career learning early.
Polk teacher of the year overcame adversity to inspire students
Maude Graham has many titles. She is a teacher, a mentor, a student -- and she can now add "winner" to the list. Mrs. Graham is 2021's Polk County Teacher of the Year.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
Hillsborough school district plans financial advisory committee to stabilize budget
The Hillsborough County School Board is finalizing its plan to address its budget crisis and avoid a state takeover. The board held a special meeting this morning and voted to send their plan to the Florida Department of Education for approval.