Scientists discover hybrid termite species in Florida
University of Florida scientists discovered two different termite species are breeding to create a hybrid termite.
Santa Ono named new president at University of Florida
The University of Florida is one step closer to having a new president.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
This is 'definitely' America's most misspelled word, according to search data
Can you spell any of these words without the help of autocorrect or having to look it up?
White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
Free playwriting classes for Tampa teens at the Straz Center
The Straz Center has teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries to offer free playwriting classes to local teens.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
Three St. Pete students heading to Japan for city's summer exchange program
Three students from St.
Florida leaders send letter to Hillsborough Schools demanding certain books deemed inappropriate be removed
The Hillsborough County School District came under fire this week after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded certain books the state deemed inappropriate be removed from school libraries.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Taylor Swift themed laser music show out of your wildest dreams coming to MOSI this week
Swifties of all ages will have the best day at Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry this week.
Hillsborough County Public Schools wins 'U.S. District of the Year' award
Hillsborough County Public Schools has a reason to celebrate after being named U.S. District of the Year by Cambridge International Education.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Saint Leo University's sees first graduates from nursing program four years later
Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.
Mother, son graduate within days of each other: 'It's never too late'
It's an extra-special Mother's Day weekend for a mom who walked across the USF commencement stage on Thursday while earning her master's degree and will also soon watch her son receive his undergraduate degree.
New school coming to Tampa will be driven by artificial intelligence
A new K-8 school coming to Tampa this fall is driven by artificial intelligence.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: How teachers can get free meals, discounts, and more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”