Florida man boards child’s school bus, swears at driver and threatens to come back with a gun: HCSO
The bus ride to JD Floyd Elementary School in Spring Hill was anything but typical on Friday morning after deputies say a parent climbed on board, spoke profanely to the driver and the attendant and threatened to come back with a gun.
The bus ride to JD Floyd Elementary School in Spring Hill was anything but typical on Friday morning after deputies say a parent climbed on board, spoke profanely to the driver and the attendant and threatened to come back with a gun.
Survivor of abuse at Dozier School for Boys earns high school diploma
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Students stripped 6th grader of his clothes at Phoenix private school, police say
A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.
A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
Summer season serves as a snapshot of fall classes at Children's Art Classes in St. Petersburg/Seminole
The styles of Japanese animation and steampunk were combined for a week of art projects at Children's Art Classes in St. Petersburg/Seminole.
The styles of Japanese animation and steampunk were combined for a week of art projects at Children's Art Classes in St. Petersburg/Seminole.
Spring Hill teacher accused of DUI after crashing into school fence
A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.
A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
Hillsborough County students head back to school: Here’s what to know
Nearly a quarter of a million students and teachers are back to school in Hillsborough County. As the new year gets underway, there are new rules and policies school officials and Tampa police want everyone to know about.
Nearly a quarter of a million students and teachers are back to school in Hillsborough County. As the new year gets underway, there are new rules and policies school officials and Tampa police want everyone to know about.
Pinellas County schools start new year with strong grades, improved bus service, and new STEM programs
Pinellas County schools kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with a strong showing — maintaining their "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education for the second year running.
Pinellas County schools kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with a strong showing — maintaining their "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education for the second year running.
New Florida Law Requires EpiPen Training for K-8 Teachers to Protect Students with Severe Allergies
As Florida’s new school year begins, a law now in effect requires public school staff from kindergarten through eighth grade to be trained to spot severe allergic reactions and administer an EpiPen. The goal: faster, life-saving action in cases of anaphylaxis.
As Florida’s new school year begins, a law now in effect requires public school staff from kindergarten through eighth grade to be trained to spot severe allergic reactions and administer an EpiPen. The goal: faster, life-saving action in cases of anaphylaxis.
New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Shortage of teachers, bus drivers pose challenge ahead of school year in Hillsborough County
With just a few more days until the first day of school in Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County School District doesn’t have enough bus drivers and teachers to fill all the open positions.
With just a few more days until the first day of school in Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County School District doesn’t have enough bus drivers and teachers to fill all the open positions.
Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday.
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday.
Florida Poly offers new fast-track medical degree program to help with countywide doctor shortage
Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population.
Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population.
Sen. Ashley Moody, Linda McMahon highlight 'school choice expansion wins' at Tampa news conference
Sen. Ashley Moody and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted what they call "school choice expansion wins" at a news conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Sen. Ashley Moody and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted what they call "school choice expansion wins" at a news conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Former teacher opens children's bookstore in St. Pete
A former teacher missed reading books to students, so she created The Story Garden, where she can do just that.
A former teacher missed reading books to students, so she created The Story Garden, where she can do just that.
Back-to-school countdown begins
There is a new state law prohibiting elementary and middle school students from having cell phones during class time.
There is a new state law prohibiting elementary and middle school students from having cell phones during class time.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.