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As Tampa Bay experiences more days above 90 degrees, local officials and experts are highlighting the growing risks of extreme heat and sharing ways residents, workers and vulnerable communities can stay safe.
As Florida faces a growing demand for nurses, local organizations are creating opportunities for students to explore the healthcare field and build the workforce of the future.
For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.
The Hillsborough County Library Services Summer Reading Challenge is underway, encouraging residents of all ages to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes while helping students avoid the "summer slide."
AI-powered learning tools developed by Scholar Education are now being used in 29 Tampa Bay schools, supporting more than 18,000 students and 1,400 teachers through tutoring assistance, lesson planning and special education accommodations.
35 third graders at LLT Academy Tampa Charter School celebrated becoming published authors while sharing creative inventions inspired by America’s upcoming 250th birthday.
Kitten season is increasing the number of stray and feral cats across Tampa Bay, putting pressure on local shelters and prompting rescue groups to call for more community involvement in spaying, neutering and fostering efforts.
Around 1,000 people gathered for the HOPE Nehemiah Action, an event where community members listened to school board officials, city officials and Superintendent Van Ayres responses to questions on key concerns including stormwater drainage ponds, youth education and the county’s affordable housing trust fund.
Students in Pinellas County middle and high schools will pay a $50 per-sport participation fee beginning in the 2026-27 school year, according to the district’s athletics department.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Raymond James Financial announced a three-year, $10 million partnership aimed at helping young people become leaders and advance their education. The investment is designed to help students thrive not only in the classroom but also in their communities.
