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 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
By SHARON LURYE Lesley Mathis knows what her daughter said was wrong. But she never expected the 13-year-old girl would get arrested for it. The teenage girl made an offensive joke while chatting online with her classmates, triggering the school’s surveillance software. Before the... Continue Reading
By Janine Stanwood With back-to-school approaching, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is prepared to use technology to deal with students’ growing vaping problem. Al Torossian, the principal of Miami Beach High School, has confiscated many as teenagers are getting hooked despite all of... Continue Reading
BY Jerry Hume Transportation leaders at the School District of Osceola County are looking to add more radar sensors to school buses to help prevent students from being run over or left on the bus. “With this sensor, I mean, they catch any breathing person,” said Osceola County... Continue Reading
By: Kendall Hyde The motto of Special Olympics is, "Let me win. But if I can't win, let me be brave in the attempt." These athletes are doing just that through the Special Olympics Florida Unified Champion Schools program. Students with and without disabilities will now team up to play... Continue Reading
By Cathy Sork As principals, we understand that the first weeks of school are foundational. Beyond routines and logistics, we are laying the groundwork for the culture and climate that will define the entire year. One of the most powerful ways to ensure students are set up for success is by... Continue Reading
