How One Clearwater Teacher Helps Students Learn And Grow

From a brand partner: Tiffany Adkins combines experience, compassion and a commitment to helping every student succeed.

FL Special Needs School Damaged In Hurricane 1 Year After Opening

LiFT Academy in Clearwater, which serves neurodivergent children and adults, sustained more than $2M in damage during Hurricane Milton.

‘Dedicated To Helping Students Thrive’: Clearwater Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

These Amazing FL Students Honored For Selflessness, Academics

Whether FL students have reached the milestone of high school graduation or earned a degree from a college, it is worth a shoutout.

Brain Tumor Doesn't Stop College Plans: Clearwater Graduation Shoutout

A Clearwater graduate battling a brain tumor dreams of studying accounting after ending school early, says a proud relative.

'Kind And Helpful' Teen Runs Business: Clearwater Graduation Shoutout

A Clearwater graduate is "kind and helpful" and plans to run his own business, says a family member.

Class Valedictorian Is Early Grad: Clearwater Graduation Shoutout

Many graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Clearwater.

5 FL School Districts Among 250 ‘Most Envied’ In US, New Survey Finds

Five of the most sought-after school districts in the U.S. are found in Florida, per a new report. See the list below.

FL Teacher Surprised By Sailor Son's Classroom Visit: Pinellas Schools

A Navy boot camp grad and East Lake High alum surprised his mom, a first-grade teacher, when he visited her Clearwater classroom: See video.

USF Specialty License Plates To Raise Funds For Student Scholarships

Customers who visit a tax collector's office during September and switch to the USF specialty plate will receive a $25 rebate voucher.

Back To School: Pinellas County 2023-24 School Calendar

Students head back to Pinellas County public schools on Thursday.

Clearwater's Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy Plans Changes For School Year

"A man never stands taller than when he stoops to help a child," said legendary professional golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez.

'The Bluest Eye' Restored To Pinellas High School Library Shelves

Following requests that the Pinellas School District follow its procedures and review the book "The Bluest Eye," it is back in libraries.

Disney Film About School Desegregation Survives Parental Challenge

A FL school review committee voted to allow the Disney film "Ruby Bridges," about school desegregation, to remain in school libraries.

Clearwater Maritime Students Invited To Steer Tall Ship At Festival

About 50 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School students taking the school’s maritime engineering elective were at the helm of a tall ship.

Aspen Institute, Community College Research Center Select SPC For Unlocking Opportunity Initiative

St. Petersburg College is one of 10 selected to participate in an initiative to strengthen college programs.

St. Pete College Workforce Program Sets Student On New Career Path

February is Career and Technical Education month, and St. Petersburg College is celebrating by sharing success stories.

Clearwater Composer Publishes Pirate Chanteys For Piano Students

Piano students can get into the spirit of Gasparilla with "Pirate Tales," compositions by 40-year music educator Larisa Suknov.​

Early Learning Coalition To Offer In-Person Free VPK Registration

The nonprofit is giving families in Pinellas County more options with walk-in voluntary prekindergarten registration.

St. Petersburg Collegiate High Schools To Launch Biomedical Engineering Technology Academy

Students can complete an associate in science in biomedical engineering technology completely free while earning their high school diplomas.

Regency Oaks Highlights Money Raised For Staff Scholarships

To date, the scholarship fund has distributed $190,000 to staff members seeking higher education.

Empowered Girls Become Empowered Women At St. Petersburg College

St. Petersburg College celebrated International Day of the Girl, a day declared by the United Nations to address challenges that girls face.

2022-23 Pinellas County Public School Calendar Highlights

Keep track of days off and early-release days for Pinellas County public schools with this 2022-23 calendar.

St. Petersburg College Offers July Webinars With Chance To Win Free Course

St. Petersburg College's Titans Live Webinars have become a staple for both new and returning students.

New Programs At St. Pete College Include Cloud Computing Certificate 

St. Petersburg College has unveiled four new programs in the fields of technology, education, health and engineering technology.

Clearwater Students Trade Gym Clothes For Swimsuits During School Day

"Drowning is fast, silent and can happen to anyone," said Long Center aquatic coordinator Jill Sparks.

State's Oldest Community College Holds 143rd Commencement

At the age of 49, Garrick Roe was the Alumni Achievement Award winner, the highest honor a bachelor’s degree graduate can achieve at SPC.

St. Petersburg College Supports Black Males In Breaking Generational Poverty

SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams joined the Presidential Panel at the annual Black, Brown and College-Bound Summit in Tampa.

St. Petersburg College Kids Summer Camp Returns

St. Petersburg College is once again offering College for Kids, a seven-week summer experience for kids in grades K-8.

Helios Education Foundation Invests In SPC To Enhance African American Male Experience

Helios Education Foundation has awarded a Community Investment Grant for $1.6 million to St. Petersburg College.

St. Petersburg College Hosts Keys To Manhood Seminar Next Month

St. Petersburg College will host the 10th annual Keys to Manhood (K2M) Seminar on Friday, March 4,

Duke Energy Continues To Power St. Pete College's Lineworker Program

Duke Energy is expanding the electrical lineworker program with a $114,000 donation.

St. Petersburg College: SPC Celebrates The Legacy Of St. Pete Historian Minson Rubin On Feb. 26

St. Petersburg College will honor the late historian and archivist Minson Rubin on Feb. 26, highlighting his life's work that documents ...

St. Pete College Celebrates CTE Month

February is Career and Technical Education month.

Bank Of America Awards $1 Million To St. Petersburg College To Strengthen Tampa Bay's Workforce Pipeline

St. Petersburg College announced a partnership with Bank of America to increase economic mobility in the Tampa Bay region.

St. Petersburg College Top Ranked For Online Programs In 2022 U.S. News & World Report Study

U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings list St. Petersburg College No. 1 for Best Online Bachelor's in Business.

Free Rides Available For Teachers, Students On Pinellas Buses

As of Jan. 1, Pinellas County students and staff have a ticket to ride Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority buses for free.

St. Petersburg College Fun Run To Fund Students

St. Petersburg College will host the seventh annual Titan Trot 5K on Saturday, Feb. 12.

St. Petersburg College: Educational Consortium Named Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (THRT) Campus Center

The St. Petersburg/Pinellas Higher Education for Racial Equity (SPHERE) Consortium has been named a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformati ...

St. Petersburg College: St. Petersburg College And Partners Leading The Charge To Address Nursing Shortages

Florida is facing a critical nursing shortage and St. Petersburg College and its partners are taking a solutions-based approach at fixin ...