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Colleges combat workforce shortage with training, certification

9:31 PM, Jun 18, 2013

St. Petersburg College and eleven other Florida state and community colleges are implementing a new project to help address the growing skilled workforce shortage faced by Florida's manufacturing industry and related industries.

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Schools bill to give states more control

4:12 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Senators on the education committee have sent their colleagues a sweeping rewrite of No Child Left Behind that eases coast-to-coast requirements for schools and gives states greater independence to set their own goals.

Special needs class kept from kindergarten graduation

10:19 AM, Jun 12, 2013

The family of a special needs student says she was left out of her school's Kindergarten graduation ceremony.

Harold Shaw appears on Bubba the Love Sponges radio show.

Hillsborough superintendent defends Wharton HS principal

7:08 PM, Jun 11, 2013

Hillsborough Schools superintendent MaryEllen Elia said she attended nearly every graduation this year and that Shaw's presentation set an uneasy tone.

Board of Governors re-appoint Fla. Poly trustees

7:32 PM, Jun 10, 2013

The Board of Governors reappointed the five members who will continue to serve the university.

St. Pete parents start petition for tolerance training

1:48 PM, Jun 9, 2013

The parents of a Tampa Bay student have started an online petition asking for improved tolerance training after their son was castigated for wearing makeup on the last day of school.

10 News anchor Tammie Fields poses with recent high school graduates who attend the First Baptist Church of College Hill.

Tampa church honors its high school graduates

7:00 PM, Jun 8, 2013

Most of the high school graduates are headed off to college.

Principal cuts salutatorian's speech short

7:16 PM, Jun 7, 2013

The student says during his fumble his principal overreacted, ruining the most important day of his young life -- a day he spent four years working towards.

Eastern Michigan University students work on their devices at the Student Center. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press)

Universities paid to reduce their energy consumption

5:51 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Program enables colleges and universities to get paid to reduce their electric consumption for a period of time during the summer, mainly in response to electrical-grid peaks.

Students struggle on FCAT math & reading tests

11:03 AM, Jun 7, 2013

Many Florida students continue to struggle on high-stakes tests in reading and math.

USF to raise fees for out-of-state students

9:49 AM, Jun 7, 2013

Out-of-state students will pay more to attend the University of South Florida.

Countryside High School in Clearwater changed graduation commencement ceremony plans after Tropical Storm Andrea swept the Tampa Bay area.

Storm forces graduation changes for Countryside High

11:55 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Countryside High School graduates got a lesson in adaptability today as their graduation ceremonies changed location.

TS Andrea conditions close University of Tampa

4:17 PM, Jun 6, 2013

ue to inclement weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Andrea, The University of Tampa will close today, Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 4:30 p.m.

135 5th graders scholarships to Polk State

3:09 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Thanks to a donor program, 135 fifth grade students will receive two-year scholarships to Polk State College once they graduate from high school.

Cancer-stricken student receives diploma

9:26 AM, Jun 6, 2013

The teen who has battled kidney cancer since she was 3 received her diploma along with the rest of the Dixie Hollins High School Class of 2013 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.

The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik visited a Sarasota school to promote STEM careers on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

'The Big Bang Theory' star visits Sarasota Middle School

8:27 PM, Jun 4, 2013

Bialik is visiting schools as the ambassador for Texas Instruments.

 

While the board agreed it needs to restore the valedictorian and salutatorian rankings, the superintendent needs to bring potential policy changes on how best to do this to the next school board meeting.

School board agrees it needs to reinstate class designations

6:55 PM, Jun 4, 2013

While the board agreed it needs to restore the valedictorian and salutatorian rankings, the superintendent needs to bring potential policy changes on how best to do this to the next school board meeting.

The new superintendent, who took office in March, presented the school board with a 100 day plan to get the district moving forward financially after four years of operating in the red.

Superintendent: Manatee School District's financials 'dire'

7:54 PM, Jun 3, 2013

The new superintendent, who took office in March, presented the school board with a 100 day plan to get the district moving forward financially after four years of operating in the red.

Polk School District delays eye scanning of bus riding students

9:58 PM, May 31, 2013

A letter to parents was sent until May 23, six days later than intended because of a clerical error. By then, Stanley Security had already started collecting student information at three schools.

Two dozen students at Terrace Community Middle school are receiving the same harassing texts from an anonymous sender.

Phone app hides identity of person sending student harassing texts

4:00 PM, May 31, 2013

Luis is not alone the administrator at his charter school says about two dozen other students at Terrace Community Middle school are receiving the same harassing texts.

Mayim Bialik (right) and Melissa Rauch (left) in a scene from the television series The Big Bang Theory. Photo: Matt Kennedy/CBS ©2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

'Big Bang Theory' star to visit local middle school

2:03 PM, May 30, 2013

The star of hit shows "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory" will be coming to the Bay area to visit a local school's STEM education classrooms.

President Obama (Photo: Paul Beaty, AP)

Obama, GOP grapple again over student loans

1:54 PM, May 30, 2013

Another summer rerun: A political battle over student loan rates.

Kiera Wilmot

"Bottle bomb" student will return to Bartow High

11:26 AM, May 29, 2013

Kiera Wilmot's attorney says the 16-year-old will not be expelled from Bartow High School following last month's "bottle bomb" incident.

Alyssa Anderson was arrested for Felony Animal Abuse after a Great Dane was found decomposing on the floor of her rented, St. Petersburg home.

Great Dane found decomposing inside St. Pete home

Swarms of flies and the stench of putrification- they're the telltale signs of death, and they're just what lead a neighbor to discover a horrible scene inside a St. Petersburg home.

8:42 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Detectives investigate tip of potential new evidence in Jennifer Odom murder case

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is currently working on one particular lead out of hundreds in murder case of Jennifer Odom.

4:44 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Funny faced photo-booth teen credit card thieves still at large

Police are still looking for these these teenagers who stole a woman's credit card, used it at a movie theater and then took these silly photo booth pics of themselves.

1:10 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Coast Guard reminds watergoers to have a plan after jet ski rescue

This comes after two men were rescued Monday morning on a jet ski, after an overnight search.

11:38 AM, Jun 17, 2013

41 arrested in online, underage sex sting in Polk County

The latest undercover Internet sting where Polk deputies pose as teenagers had some disturbing results.

4:59 PM, Jun 17, 2013
Kris Jenner reportedly says that Kim Kardashians baby is beautiful and the mother is doing great.

Kim Kardashian's baby daughter is 'beautiful'

Still, no official word on a name, or weight, or delivery details.

2:35 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Mom: Son reported teacher, Lawrence Hughes, had child porn 7 years ago, but was ignored

A Polk Co. teacher was caught with child porn on school computers last week, and one mom says the entire situation could have been stopped years ago if her son's complaint was taken seriously.

10:56 PM, Jun 17, 2013
A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, shes hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

11:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Loaded gun found in movie theater bathroom belonged to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Detective Luke Hussey

Police say a loaded handgun found in an Ybor City movie theater bathroom on Father's Day belonged to an off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy.

6:43 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Dan Butts, of Palm Harbor, killed after falling tree impales him

A 63-year-old Palm Harbor man was killed after a tree he was trying to cut down fell on him.

9:48 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Photo Galleries

Ireland Nugent takes her first steps on prosthetic legs

 George Zimmerman arrives with co-counsel Don West for jury selection in Seminole circuit court June 10, 2013 in Sanford, Florida.(Photo: Pool photo by Joe Burbank)

George Zimmerman Trial: Jury selection

2013 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

 Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

 Mason: His baseball IQ is incredible and hes an attractive boy with confidence.

2013 Rays Kid Reporter Entries
SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade. They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour. Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

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 Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi
Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders
10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

 Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case
Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

 An hour north of Tampa, the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining families with underwater Mermaid shows for nearly 60 years. (AP Photo)

'Real' mermaids swimming in Weeki Wachee
Christina Clark. Charges: Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos
A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups
Jennifer Odom

Cold Case of murdered Florida girl Jennifer Odom

 Kaitlyn Hunt in an undated personal photo. Credit: CBS News/Facebook

Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt arrested for underage same-sex relationship

F-word, profanity found on sports bar receipt

Car crashes into pawn shop

Man rummages through Uncle Bob's Storage unit

Man attempts to break into landscaping trailer

Dog found decomposing inside St. Pete home

Boy's mini-horse causes neighborhood controversy

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