6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (483+ words) Undocumented immigrants would be barred from admission to state colleges under a proposed rule by the Florida Department of Education. The rule would also give schools the discretion to consider students" past misconduct in making admission decisions. Under the proposal…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (442+ words) Students applying to Florida's public colleges will have to show proof they are U. S. citizens or legally in the country if a proposed policy goes through. The policy will require applicants to "provide clear and convincing documentation that he or she…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago  (232+ words) If you're looking for a reason to support WUSF, here's one. You help us produce "Florida Matters Live & Local," which airs each Monday through Thursday at noon. The program, hosted by Matthew Peddie, tackles timely issues and community interests with…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (481+ words) During the 2025-2026 school year, thousands of students worked in teams to craft original plays. 10 of those were then chosen to be produced and performed by professional actors. WUSF's Cathy Carter spoke with two of the award-winning playwrights of "Nugget Saves…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (560+ words) The Sarasota school district is cutting 136 teacher jobs as it faces a financial crunch due to shrinking enrollment along with higher costs for health insurance and utilities. The teachers that remain may see their paychecks shrink, as the district will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (986+ words) St. Petersburg High School is home to generations of Green Devils. These students often came from the same families. While the educational institution dates back to 1898, its longtime facility at 2501 5th Avenue N. was constructed in 1926. The building has been called Florida's…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (280+ words) A situation in Highlands County reflects what is happening to school districts across the state, as districts are having to cut positions and in some cases close schools or programs as the realities of the expanded school voucher program means…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (406+ words) Lea esta historia en espa'ol Two Pinellas County schools are pilot testing new weapon detection systems to see how such security measures would work across the district. But one of the schools participating in the program, Palm Harbor University High…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (482+ words) During the Hillsborough County School Board meeting on Tuesday, board members approved plans to close schools and reassign students to nearby campuses. Graham Elementary, Madison Middle School and Pizzo K-8 will close next school year and students will be split among…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (1382+ words) Governor Ron De Santis" push to give the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida is a "red flag for all of us," University of South Florida President Moez Limayem said Tuesday. At a series of events billed as…...