Future Of Book ‘Identical’ In Question At Hillsborough County School

The decision to keep the book “Identical” by Ellen Hopkins in a Lithia high school media center was appealed, will be discussed Wednesday.

‘B’ Grade Rating For Hillsborough Schools: FL Dept. Of Education

Hillsborough County Schools earned a “B” baseline grade rating from the Florida Department of Education for the 2022-2023 school year.

12 Hillsborough County Schools Honored For Support Of Veterans

Hillsborough County Public Schools announced that 12 schools have been named Purple Star Schools of Distinction​.

Alumnus Blake Casper Gives $1 Million to Jesuit’s Campus Master Plan

A 1991 graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, developer Blake Casper's gift will go to completing the school's master plan.

Hillsborough School Unions Reach Tentative Agreements With District

The unions said teachers and support staff will receive both increased pay and benefits.

Hillsborough Community College Opens New District Administration Building

Hillsborough Community College will host a dedication for its new district administration building on Nov. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

IDEA Charter Schools Tampa Make List Of Healthiest Schools In U.S.

IDEA Public Schools​'s four of its schools in the Tampa Bay area have been recognized on the 2023 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools.”

Names Sought For New South Tampa K-8 Magnet School

Set to open in August 2024, the South Tampa PreK-8 school will have a 1,620-student capacity.

14 FL Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools For 2023

About 350 schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Here are the schools in Florida.

Women's Conference Of Florida Support 41 College Women On The Rise

State Farm Insurance and 200 Muslim Women Who Care award $20,000 in college scholarships. Twenty students received $1,000 scholarships.

Tampa Police Launch Sports Initiative To Build Relationships With Kids

The SPORTS program will begin with bicycle cops inviting members of the community along on a bike ride Friday afternoon.

Hillsborough Community College To Offer Fall Flexible Start Classes

Registration for Hillsborough Community College's fall flex start semester is underway.

Firefighters Graduate From Paramedic Program At Hillsborough Community College

Nearly 50 graduating paramedic students were in attendance including command staff and front-line personnel.

New Cell Phone Policy, Bus Driver, Teacher Shortages As School Begins

Hillsborough County public school students encounter changes as they enter the first full week back at school.

Grant Supports Financial Literacy Programs For College Students

The USF Stavros Center received a $20,000 State Farm grant.

Back To School: Hillsborough County 2023-24 School Calendar

Students will head back to Hillsborough County public schools on Thursday as groups come together to provide supplies to needy children.

Free Back 2 School Bash To Be Hosted By Hillsborough County Fair

The first Hillsborough County Fair Back 2 School Bash​ will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 from noon to 5 p.m.

Interim Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Prepares For New Year

Former Superintendent Addison Davis has joined the Strategos Group educational management consulting firm.

Tampa, East Lake Teachers Named Brainly 2023 Educators of the Year

Mary Anne Rafferty and Andrea Panarelli​ are two of four winners selected throughout the country.

Hillsborough Program Focuses On Teaching Kids Throughout Summer

The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County will share the campaign with more than 100 preschools and childcare centers.

73 National Merit Scholars Named At Hillsborough County Schools

Hillsborough County Schools had three times the number of National Merit Scholars this year. Twelve received $2,500 scholarships.

Resignation Announced By Hillsborough Superintendent Of Schools

Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis unexpectedly announced his resignation, effective July 14.

Junior Achievement Of Florida Receives $70,000 State Farm grant

The money will support financial literacy and career readiness programs for children.

Prestigious Honor Puts USF In Top 3 Percent Of U.S. Universities

State and Tampa Bay leaders react to USF's membership in the Association of American Universities, one of only 71 in the nation.

Concert Series Kicks Off To Replace 25-Year-Old Pianos At Blake High

The series will raise money for the Blake School of the Arts​ to replace the school’s 25-year-old pianos with handcrafted Steinway pianos.

Mighty Medical Helicopter Landing Makes Career Day Extra-Memorable

Students at IDEA Public Schools​ got closer to careers in medicine and aviation as a medical helicopter touched down on their school campus.

Projects Create Safer Walking, Biking Environment At Roosevelt School

Roosevelt Elementary School unveiled a biking safety initiative to protect students coming and going to school.

HCC Participates In National Model UN Conference For 1st Time

The four students who represented the college were head delegate Pedro Tezna Contrearas, Randy Gunther, Otavio Rose and Essimo Mokube.

Strawberry Crest High Named #SamsungSolve National Winner: Video

The team developed a heart monitoring device to alert a coach if an athlete is suffering in the heat.

Hillsborough Community College Honors Students Selected For Community College Global Affairs Fellowship

Jordan Reeves and Juan Penagos have been accepted to participate in the Community College Global Affairs Fellowship in Washington, D.C.

Restaurateur, Former MLB Player To Address Saint Leo University Grads

Saint Leo will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Florida Education Department Awards Scholarships To Top STEM Students

Twenty-eight students received one-year scholarships funded by State Farm and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

Nearly 5,000 Hillsborough Community College Students Set To Graduate May 5

The youngest graduate is 15-year-old Baylee Rae Aguilar. The oldest is 74-year-old Beverly S. Collins.

Tampa Chick-fil-A Employee Awarded True Inspiration Scholarship

Tampa Chick-fil-A team member and Southeastern University sophomore Mireina Ramirez has been awarded a $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarship.

4,500 FL Teachers Earn Civics Seal of Excellence, Receive $3,000 Bonus

More than 20,000 teachers are enrolled in the next course for DeSantis' Florida’s Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative.

Grand Opening Of Antinori Center For Arts To Be Held At Jesuit High

The school’s theater club, will perform “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood" following the grand opening ceremony.

Working For Abnormal Internships; What's The Chance?

Not all internships are created equal.

'This Book Is Gay' Removed From Middle School By School Board

The Hillsborough school board voted to remove a controversial book geared to LGBTQ students from the Pierce Middle School media center.

Equus Projects Presents 'Interspecies Journey' At HCC Ybor City

The Equus Projects has been creating performance works with dancers and horses throughout the United States and in Europe for 20 years.

Objection To Library Book To Be Decided By Hillsborough School Board

Juno Dawson, author of "This Book is Gay," said she wrote the book because she felt young LGBTQ students needed practical information.