1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (206+ words) yoursun.com Casey Johnson celebrates after receiving his high school diploma during commencement for the Charlotte High School Class of 2026. Students from the region celebrated commencement ceremonies and placement on dean’s and president’s lists. The University of Tampa hosted…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1636+ words) Sarasota County voters are set to cast their ballots in an election that will reshape the school board after years of tumultuous meetings over issues like mask mandates, inclusion policies and even national topics like immigration. During that period, the…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (609+ words) From top left: Matt Ortiz, Javon Rockymore, Kylee Catchings, Dominic DeForest and Vincent Frey (seated) met with 8th grade students to share their experiences as SkillsUSA members and Charlotte Technical College students. PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Technical College is introducing its Tech…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1256+ words) Erin Hall, a parent concerned about her child's transportation to Wellen Park High School, raises her hand at a Sarasota County Schools transportation meeting. Sarasota County Schools Director of Transportation Keith Little speaks at a meeting at North Port High…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (110+ words) yoursun.com Rabid raccoon launches local health advisory The Charlotte County School Board hashes out a proposed artificial intelligence policy with staff at a recent board workshop. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Education is poised to direct all school…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (85+ words) Tom Edwards yoursun.com School Board Tom Edwards successfully proposed a second, mid-year 25-cent increase to student meal prices to Tuesday’s 25- and 40-cent increases to breakfast and lunch this coming school year. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (95+ words) School Board vote yoursun.com School Board members Karen Rose, second from left, and Bridget Ziegler, middle, who voted against bringing back 6 p.m. meeting times, look at member Robyn Marinelli after she flips her previous stance on early meetings and votes…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (135+ words) yoursun.com A new law putting the obligation on county commissions to pay all school millage collection commissions has ended a School Board lawsuit against Tax Collector Mike Moran. SARASOTA — By agreement of the parties, the lawsuit filed in…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (81+ words) Terry Connor yoursun.com Superintendent Terry Connor speaks to the public and the School Board about the “difficult” budget deadline enforced by the state and how enrollment play a part in projections. There was a problem reporting this. Keep…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (160+ words) yoursun.com Citing concerns of projected budget shortfalls next year, the School Board will vote on whether or not to increase school breakfast by 25 cents and lunch by 40 cents on Tuesday. About 1.5 mils of the total tax rate will go…...