A look at what's cooking in Pinellas County school cafeterias this week.
Employees at five Clearwater area schools were named semifinalists for Pinellas County Schools' annual "Support Employee of the Year" honor.
"The kids are so awesome to me. They talk to me in sign language, we laugh and have fun," said Clearwater's Tom Cooney, 77.
Skycrest and Belcher elementary schools are among five Pinellas County Schools recognized in the Healthy Schools program for transforming their campuses into healthier places for students and staff.
The national holiday is Monday, Nov. 12, this year, but Pinellas County's public schools are in session.
Tattoo artist Walter Smith was told he isn't welcome at the event at Clearwater Fundamental Middle School, where he has spoken the last two years and where his daughter is a student, according to ABC Action News.
Sachiko Miyashita explained the differences and similarities between teaching in the two countries while visiting the area.
Christian Strong, who moved to the area from Canada just prior to the season, is declared ineligible by the FHSAA, putting the Cougars' playoff prospects in jeopardy.
Families are invited to take part in a national contest that might net a $1,000 drug prevention grant for a local school and an iPad for their homes.
About 50 box car racers and more than 1,000 spectators came for the third annual Achieva Box Car Rally in downtown Clearwater.
How did a coach labeled as a "no rehire" end up at Countryside, where he was removed for making inappropriate comments toward a varsity player? The Tampa Bay Times investigates.
The new Pinellas County Schools Superintendent spent part of his first day on the job at Belleair Elementary School.
East Lake High grads Riley and Delaney Lester will play soccer for Clearwater Christian College this year.
The 15-year-old student was found to be carrying an unloaded .380-caliber handgun along with ammunition Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The school was put on lockdown for about 10 minutes until the gun was secured.
The high school went on lockdown for about 10 minutes after a student was found to be carrying a gun, officials said. The lockdown is over and the weapon was secured.
Dr. Ernest 'Rip' Patton, a.k.a Freedom Rider, will visit 12 Pinellas County School from Sept. 18-21.
The two Pinellas County football powers meet in an early season matchup that could affect the whole season.
Both the boys and girls basketball teams have sights set on long playoff runs
Pete Olson, known better around local basketball circles as "King," nears the end of his 17th season as a volunteer assistant boys basketball coach at Clearwater High School.