By Samantha Gholar The Manatee County School District is in the final stretch of its nationwide superintendent search, with two candidates now advancing to the final round. Community members still have time to make their voices heard before the board makes its decision. During its Aug. 12... Continue Reading
By Mary Lett Some Escambia County Public Schools teachers bring a firsthand worldwide perspective to their students and classrooms. This year, the school district has 51 international teachers from all over the globe – ranging from as far as the Philippines to as close Jamaica. The... Continue Reading
By Erica Riggins While all 67 Florida school districts are required by state law to provide breakfast and lunch on school campuses, the Citrus County School District goes one step further to fill the gap and provide more fuel for students who continue learning, interacting and performing... Continue Reading
By Tanner Stewart School is back in session. Public school students in Northwest Florida returned to the classroom on Monday. As students adjust to the new school year, teachers and staff are also learning about a change to school safety rules. A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May... Continue Reading
Pinellas County Schools welcomed about 85,000 students back to classrooms Monday morning. When asked to describe the 2025-26 year with one word, Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said, “Excitement.” Hendrick explained that “success begets more success,” and he plans to... Continue Reading
By Alice Herman and Kara Newhouse As childhood vaccination rates plummet across the Suncoast and measles cases resurge nationwide, Sarasota County faces a critical threat to public health. Roughly 82% of kindergarteners in the public school system were fully immunized against the disease... Continue Reading
By Erin Murray Alicia Smith is prepared in more ways than one for heading back to school. The teen is not only prepared for class, but prepared if her allergy is triggered. “I have an allergy to coconut,” said Alicia. “When I touch it, I break out in rashes and hives,... Continue Reading
By Ashley Engle As students head back to school, one Central Florida father is on a mission — turning his personal fear into a powerful lesson. He is traveling school to school, hoping to stop violence before it starts. It all began with one terrifying phone call that took place March... Continue Reading
By Sasha Teman Most Central Florida students are heading back to school on Monday. But first, students in Osceola County got an opportunity to meet their teachers on Friday, as part of the Back to School Meet the Teacher event happening across all grade levels. The event is intended to give... Continue Reading
By Janine Stanwood A growing number of students in Florida are getting homeschooled. Ian R’Mante and his sister, Ara, are among the tens of thousands of students learning in smaller groups, often with parents as teachers and volunteers. “It’s definitely better than my... Continue Reading
As the sweltering August temperatures began rising Thursday morning, the heat had nothing on Health First’s associates’ generous back-to-school spirit. As part of Health First’s recent annual associate appreciation week, Brevard’s leading wellness and health care... Continue Reading
With the start of the school year approaching, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a specialized unit to investigate and prevent threats, including those targeting local schools. What we know: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has created a Threat Assessment Threat... Continue Reading
