Pinellas County Schools

Pinellas and Sarasota counties earned A’s, while Polk was the only district to improve its grade. Factors used to determine grades include state testing in English, math, science and social studies and grad rates.

The state teachers' union president says "constantly" changing tests may be leading to failing scores at the national level. "We've got to look a little broader than just the state assessments," he says.

Despite smoking rates dropping, Florida's local health officials think it could be lower through school policies and strategy updates.

Dozens of community members spoke at Tuesday's board meeting, urging school officials to do everything they can to prevent immigration enforcement on campuses.

The district police chief explained how he had mistakenly applied for a program that aids federal immigration agents. The application is no longer being considered.

Even though enrollment is dwindling in Pinellas County schools, its English Language Learner population continues to grow.

This will be the band's third Rose Bowl parade appearance. It will perform "Rock Around the Clock" and "Gangnam Style."

A Pasadena Fundamental Elementary teacher died last month. Shortly after, seven of the school’s classrooms were vacated while the building underwent air-conditioning repairs and air-quality testing.

Chris Kopel moved to Florida to take a job with Pinellas County Schools. Two months later, he lost his home and belongings to Hurricane Helene.

Sarasota, Manatee and Hernando counties will be voting to continue their current property taxes, while Pinellas is looking to double their rate to match them.

According to unofficial results, 11 of the 23 candidates backed by the governor lost, while six won and six were headed to runoffs.

Florida's "culture wars" have changed the tone of traditionally non-partisan school board races.