A University of South Florida surgeon oversaw the unusual request.
The compounds will now enter preclinical testing.
Public schools are closed in Hillsborough County on the Nov. 11 national holiday.
Every year Hillsborough County Schools’ audit report has the same 2 short sentences for their “Litigation” comment.
Tuesday marked the kickoff for the 2014-15 school year.
Do you think the district’s single-gender programs are discriminatory?
Florida law requires drivers to stop when school bus alerts are on.
The school board’s failure to act after a 2011 bus incident led to the Herrera death in January 2012 and the Caballero death in October 2012
Florida Polytechnic will celebrate its official opening with two days of festivities.
Here are important dates families need to know about for the School Board primary election & not-so Superintendent Elia’s performance review
Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.
Griffin’s paltry contributions are probably the result of her lawsuit deposition in the tragic death of 7 year old student Isabella Herrera
The Princeton Review released their 2015 colleges list. Two Florida universities made their top 20 for “Party Schools.”
A new awareness campaign aims to educate drivers on the do’s and don’ts of the road when school buses are out in force.
Miami-Dade public schools are setting up a pilot program. What do you think about the idea?
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Hint: It had to do with alumni and lots of fundraising.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Twenty states have programs that see schools notify parents when their children are at risk for obesity-related issues. Is this a program all schools should implement?
A number of schools in the North Tampa area exercised extra security measures following an armed crime spree Thursday night.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
The Hillsborough County school district has released a free app that lets students see what’s on the menu via their smartphones.
Officials at some Pinellas County high schools say they are. We’d like to get your take on dress codes throughout the Bay. Do they go too far?
Temple Terrace kids weren’t welcomed back to school by a bus that careened out of control like youngsters in Boca Raton. Even so, we’re willing to bet there are some wacky stories out there. We’d like to hear them!
The company is giving up to $5 million to schools nationwide through its Give With Target program.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
As its 14th school year approaches, Pepin Academies lured Craig Butz from Chicago, where he held the principal position at Chicago Virtual Charter School the past two years.
'Tampa' is being called the most controversial book of the summer.
School officials encourage parents to annually check that their child's immunization records match up with what the school district requires.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
See how 2013 school grades stack up in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County and across Tampa Bay amid another shakeup and more dissatisfaction with Florida's educational system.
As families do their back-to-school shopping, here are tips on where to find the best backpack deals.
There are a few ways to get your child's school supply lists for public schools in Hillsborough County.
According to Consumer Reports' "ShopSmart" issue, Walmart and Target have the best prices on school supplies among major retailers. But each retailer is offering special sales on some items.
The busy, back-to-school shopping weekend is right around corner, and Patch is here to help.
This list will help you find out if an item is tax-free or not as you shop for back-to-school items this weekend.
Principal Yinka Alege said the grade doesn't reflect all of the middle school's successes.