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School policy takes heat after student is hit by car

11:21 PM, Feb 3, 2012

When Hernando County schools decided last year year to save money by eliminating bus service to students within a two mile radius, some parents warned them someone would get hurt.

 

 

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'Inspirational message' bill moves forward

6:28 PM, Jan 31, 2012

A bill that would allow prayer and other "inspirational messages" to be delivered by students at school assemblies is moving forward in the Senate despite concerns over church and state separation.

Fla. Senate panel kills immigration tuition bill

5:37 PM, Jan 31, 2012

A Florida bill that would have allowed in-state college and university tuition for certain U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants is dead.

High school students push for new law at state Capitol

5:17 PM, Jan 31, 2012

Some talented and motivated students from Armwood High School in Seffner make a good impression at the state Capitol.

USF student caught with gun on campus

4:11 PM, Jan 31, 2012

Police find a gun in USF student's dorm room.

Republican candidates and education

5:19 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Political analysts say in a primary, candidates focus on the issues that separate one from the other. Education is one area where views overlap.

Fla. releases ranking of schools by FCAT scores

3:48 PM, Jan 30, 2012

The Department of Education has released a ranking of all Florida public schools based on scores on the state's standardized test.

How to get a $106,000 college education for free

5:42 AM, Jan 30, 2012

How would you like to go to a privateliberal arts college that will give you a full-ride tuition scholarship for four years?

College presidents wary of Obama's cost-control tuition plan

10:06 PM, Jan 28, 2012

President Obama's new plan to force colleges and universities to contain tuition or face losing federal dollars is raising alarm among education leaders who worry about the threat of government overreach.

USF tops list of Fla. schools for 'Sugar Babies'

3:40 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Forty percent of the "Sugar Babies" are college students. USF leads the state with 93 students enrolled last year.

Gibbs High School student makes a difference

9:04 PM, Jan 26, 2012

"There's more to life than being in a wheelchair being in a wheel chair is just a state of mind is what I say," explained Robert.

Fla. university students oppose tuition increase

8:09 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Florida university students say it's time stop annual tuition increases.

Young supporters turn out in force for Ron Paul

6:00 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has basically skipped campaigning in Florida. However, many young people -- including USF students -- have come out in large numbers to support him.

Gov't requires more fruits, veggies for school lunches

5:00 PM, Jan 25, 2012

These changes will raise the nutrition standards for meals for the first time in more than 15 years.

Battery charge dropped against autistic student

10:48 AM, Jan 25, 2012

The battery charge filed against a 13-year-old autistic boy by his speech therapist was dropped Tuesday after prosecutors agreed he is not mentally competent for trial.

Math teacher shows girls being smart is cool

6:06 PM, Jan 24, 2012

Farnell Middle School's math teacher Suzanne Burshan says girls are just as good in math as boys.

USF shines in national spotlight during debate

6:42 PM, Jan 23, 2012

All eyes will be on USF tonight as the Republican candidates stump for votes in Florida during a nationally-televised debate on campus.

Mentor program makes a difference for less fortunate children

5:06 PM, Jan 20, 2012

A new program at Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School is making a difference in the lives of less fortunate children in Tampa Bay.

Security beefed up at Lakeland H.S. following threat

12:04 PM, Jan 20, 2012

Students arrived at Lakeland High School this morning to find increased security on their campus following a threat regarding a possible fight during dismissal.

A few students will be allowed at USF political debate

6:13 PM, Jan 19, 2012

With the Republican Presidential candidates coming to USF on Monday night for a debate, you'd think students would be there front and center. Well, not so fast. No students will be allowed inside.

College students protest ''detached'' Board of Governors

3:58 PM, Jan 19, 2012

A student protest calls for more student representation on the Florida Board of Governors.

Crazy Super Bowl prop bets

It's the biggest betting event of the year and there are a number of bets you can make on the Super Bowl other than who will win or lose.

11:38 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Janus cat: Port Charlotte kitten born with two faces dies

A kitten born in Port Charlotte is turning heads.

7:57 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Legoland corrects nursing policy after breastfeeding complaints from mothers

"I've been nursing for 9 years I've never had someone try to make me move," said a local mother approached for breastfeeding at the family-friendly park.

9:42 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Polk County cattle owner glad for red light cameras

A cattle owner in Auburndale is very thankful for red light cameras in Polk County, especially since they helped catch the men accused of stealing some of his livestock.

9:47 AM, Feb 2, 2012

Deputy breaks video camera, arrests activist

A Pinellas Sheriff Corporal is under investigation after he broke a video camera and arrested the activist who was taping him.

9:17 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Demon behind the sofa picture scaring web users

A seemingly ordinary photo is spreading like wildfire, and scaring its way across the Internet.

5:29 PM, Feb 1, 2012

31 arrested in Polk online prostitution busts

Polk deputies say more than two dozen people were arrested as a result of an online prostitution sting operation.

3:29 PM, Dec 5, 2011

''The Daily Show'' correspondent Aasif Mandvi asks Gov. Rick Scott if he'll take drug test

As Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his 2012 budget proposal on Wednesday, he got an unusual request from a "reporter" in the audience.

8:41 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Apple iPad 3 rumors resurface, sources say March release

Waiting anxiously for a February iPad 3 release date? Don't hold your breath. Sources say we won't see an Apple iPad 3 event until March.

12:05 AM, Feb 3, 2012

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