Central Florida food banks face more demand as prices rise
The demand for help with buying food continues to rise in Central Florida, with more people showing up…
Pinellas approves first round of school closures, mergers | St. Petersburg
Two Pinellas County schools will close at the end of the current semester, with four others set to…
Hillsborough school district expanding vaping detector program to all high schools
VALRICO, Fla. – The Hillsborough County School District is stepping up its crackdown on vaping by installing detectors…
UNF’s new flight deck esports arena aims to level up Jacksonville’s tech scene
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida’s new esports and innovation arena, The Flight Deck, opens to…
UCF on-campus housing costs rise for first time in 12 years
ORLANDO, Fla. — A key part of getting a college education could cost some University of Central Florida students…
Around town: North Pinellas news briefs | North County
Student achievements • Ava Schulz of Safety Harbor has been named to the 2025 fall semester dean’s list…
Orange County to weigh vape shop buffer zones near schools
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners are considering a proposal to block smoke and vape shops from opening…
Veteran students hope for changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Logan Cappelli is a Coast Guard veteran and also a student at St. Pete College in Pinellas…
Florida State trustees vote to extend President Richard McCullough’s contract
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida State University’s Board of Trustees voted to extend President Richard McCullough’s contract by…
Law firm advises Broward schools against recouping bonuses
The Broward School District could face significant legal hurdles if it tries to recoup bonuses for high-paid administrators…
MetroPlan Orlando to pilot free e-bike safety course for students
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Pinellas school board approves closings, consolidations
LARGO, Fla. — Tuesday, the Pinellas County Schools board unanimously approved a series of proposals to close and consolidate a…