News across Hillsborough County
To earn Florida Bright Futures, students will need to capture higher test scores next year
"For some students that are sort of just barely hitting the qualifying threshold, this could have significant impact on their future planning," said Bethany Lacey, chief executive officer of Take Stock in Children.
Floridians can give input on new science education standards during a listening tour this week
Some education advocates worry the subject of climate change will be phased out of Florida's science standards during the updating process.
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Published September 28School vouchers in Florida are making empty promises to Children with disabilities to attend private schools
A recent report found that school voucher programs in Florida aren’t as accessible as they claim to be for children with disabilities.
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Published September 26Middle School Named In Honor Of Educator Kenneth R. Otero
A new middle school under construction in Wimauma will bear the name of a longtime Hillsborough County Public Schools leader whose career spanned nearly four decades. On September 1, the Hillsborough County School Board voted to name the new campus Kenneth R. Otero Middle School.…
Florida scientists are raising funds to rapidly respond to invasive plant pests and diseases
As the continuously warming climate allows plant pests and diseases to spread further and wider, a researcher says Florida gets about one new pest or plant disease every month.
Education commissioner tells districts to remove sexually explicit books before parents complain
Commissioner Henry Mack wants school districts to cross-check the DOE’s official list of removed books with their own list of instructional materials and library books for review.
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Published September 24Aspiring Aviation Students Can Apply For $8,000 Scholarships
Jerry Holland, the late owner of Sheltair, believed aviation succeeds because of passionate people who continually learn, grow and invest in others. “In that spirit, we are proud to support the next generation of aviation professionals by providing financial assistance to…
How Jefferson High School prepares students for Tampa's booming hospitality industry
In partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, the program equips students to learn skills to work in a variety of jobs under the hospitality umbrella.
How will Rays stadium construction affect Hillsborough College students?
When the Tampa Bay Rays begin work on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, classes will move to a temporary hub called The Nest.
UTampa removes policy banning student involvement in 'unrecognized groups'
The controversial policy, which has since been removed from the University of Tampa's website, restricted participation in groups that are not recognized by the school.
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Published September 22The Scoop: Tue. Sep. 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Learn about the innovative AI class at the University of Tampa and how it prepares students for the future of technology.
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Published September 22Majority of Florida universities fall in national rankings, per U.S. News & World Report
Of the eight Florida universities recognized nationally, five dropped in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual national rankings. Two universities climbed and one stayed steady. Florida’s two top-25 public universities, University of Florida and Florida State University, each…