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USF opens expanded College of Nursing facility

USF celebrated the opening of its newly expanded College of Nursing facility on the Tampa campus today, adding 53,000 square feet of educational space. The expansion was supported by a $33 million state investment approved in 2022 and will train the next generation of nurses and…

Woodson Warriors Celebrate Excellence at 2026 Scholarship Luncheon

Photograph by Brandon Sweat Photography By Taylor McCray Honor | Contributor, The Woodson African American Museum of Florida ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — More than a scholarship program, the Woodson Warriors Scholarship Fund has become a powerful testament to what happens when a…

SPC launches Tactical Mental Health Resiliency course

St. Petersburg College will host the Tactical Mental Health Resiliency workshop Aug. 27-28 at the SPC Clearwater Campus, at 2465 Drew Street. According to a prepared statement, the two-day course was “designed by first responders for first responders to address the mental health…

Hillsborough schools reverse dress code changes after leggings outcry

FIU students file federal lawsuit over ICE protest clampdown

Just over a year after Florida International University police signed a 287(g) agreement with ICE, an organization formed to contest the move filed suit against the university. The suit stems from a March 13 anti-ICE protest during a public event with FIU President Jeanette Nuñez…

After the Fire: USF Marine Science Community Comes Together

As smoke rose over downtown on Saturday, May 2, marine science graduate student Layne Leggett stood in the Al Lang stadium watching a fire she didn’t yet realize would change her future. By the end of the night, the University of South Florida’s Marine Science Laboratory in…

5 hidden heat dangers in Florida this back-to-school season

Kids are more susceptible to heat-related illness. These are the specific signs parents should watch for as temperatures stay high.

Tampa Bay students are back in school. What’s new?

4 Hillsborough charter schools close amid financial, enrollment challenges

Pasco schools plan to limit screen time. What do board candidates say?

Pinellas County Schools classes begin today

Pinellas County Schools students officially began classes today. All schools are now open.

Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids

Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids Tony D. Mon, 08/10/2026 - 09:02 am About 1,600 kids from 1,000 families attend the Parks & Recreation After School Program. Parks & Rec After-School Program Opens Doors After caring for…