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Camille Knox

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04/14/25 | Camille Knox

Immigration enforcement at public universities, teacher pay raises, “Gulf of America” update and more

Around the state: Public universities are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement, the Senate Pre K-12 budget may challenge public schools, a bill in the...

04/10/25 | Camille Knox

Deadlines loom for colleges and universities, budget shortfalls, early learning center closes and more

Around the state: Florida’s college and universities are facing an upcoming deadline, a budget shortfall in Volusia, an early education center is closing in Pasco, families rally in Osceola about proposed...

04/09/25 | Camille Knox

Nationwide graduate school rankings released, private colleges could lose state tuition aid and more

Around the state: Students at private colleges could lose state tuition help, changes are proposed to the special education program in Osceola, some colleges are looking to enroll Hispanic students, early...

04/08/25 | Camille Knox

Lawmakers pursuing legislation to boost book removals, school consolidations and more

Around the state: Lawmakers are pursuing legislation that some say could boost book removals in Florida again, Black history was taught under a tree at Florida International University, population growth...

04/07/25 | Camille Knox

Lawmakers working on charter school bills, Senate passes education bill, possible funding cuts loom and more

Around the state: A wide-ranging education bill was passed recently regarding high school diploma requirements, lawmakers are working on bills to make it easier to establish charter schools in Florida,...

03/06/25 | Camille Knox

School bus crash, mounting concerns after measles outbreak, outcry over education cuts and more

Around the state: A school bus crash occurred in Lee, drivers in Miami are frustrated about a school bus camera program and concerns mount after a measles outbreak. Here are...

12/13/24 | Camille Knox

School material review technology, updates on the upcoming Legislative session, gifts for students more

Around the state: Florida is moving forward with a technology tool for materials review, students in Hillsborough will receive holiday gifts from officers in the coming week, the teachers union in...

12/12/24 | Camille Knox

Teacher housing survey, religious sign ban, book challenge policy update, security screenings and more

Around the state: A religious sign ban in Broward, a book challenge policy update in Alachua, the teachers union raises issues with the school district in Lee and a housing...

11/18/24 | Camille Knox

Cybersecurity competition winners, teacher raises, career night, virtual school enrollment and more

Around the state: School rankings were released from U.S. News & World Report, winners have been announced in a cybersecurity competition, a career night will be held this week in...

11/15/24 | Camille Knox

Students being rewarded for volunteer work, superintendent retiring, Legislature forming and more

Around the state: Students are being rewarded for volunteer service in Polk, student loan uncertainty looms and a superintendent is retiring in St. Johns. Here are details about those stories...

10/04/24 | Camille Knox

Students collecting socks for the homeless, addressing teacher shortage, UCF gets major grant and more

Hurricane Helene aftermath: On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that school districts in every county are now operational after Hurricane Helene made landfall last week and ravaged parts of the...

10/03/24 | Camille Knox

Bus driver fired, Hurricane Helene relief, changes proposed for school emergency guidelines and more

Around the state: Relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, Duval approves a five-year plan that suggests closing schools and building new ones, a bus driver was fired in Palm Beach...

10/02/24 | Camille Knox

Return to class continues after Hurricane Helene, book controversy, educator spending and more

Hurricane Helene aftermath: Days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, some educational institutions are still preparing to open for students and staff. According to the Department of Education, eight...

10/01/24 | Camille Knox

Hurricane Helene aftermath, traffic issues, cellphone bans, school board races and more

Hurrricane Helene aftermath: In Pasco county, dozens of school employees, students and residents came out on Sunday to provide donations in Gulf High School’s cafeteria. Neighbors came by with loaded...

09/30/24 | Camille Knox

Schools recovering after Hurricane Helene, pandemic aid deadlines, students need help for trip and more

School updates after Hurricane Helene: On Saturday, officials announced that most Pinellas county schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations today after Hurricane Helene. The only ones that...

09/27/24 | Camille Knox

State Board of Education approves legislative budget request, Hurricane Helene, college fairs and more

Hurricane Helene: School officials called off classes on Thursday in Palm Beach in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Palm Beach joined nearby Martin and St. Lucie counties, who also called off...

09/26/24 | Camille Knox

Hurricane Helene closures continue, fathers honored, bus issues solved and more

Around the state: Hurricane Helene closures continue across the state as the storm heads toward Florida, fathers are honored in Miami-Dade, a transportation issue has been solved in Collier and...

09/25/24 | Camille Knox

Tropical Storm Helene school closures, college rankings, best states for teachers and more

Tropical Storm Helene closures and cancellations: Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, officials across the state have announced public school closures, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency...

09/24/24 | Camille Knox

Parents seek reconsideration on metal detectors, new schools planned and more

Around the state: Some parents are asking for a reconsideration regarding metal detectors being added at schools in central Florida, new school plans in Manatee, addressing heat-related illnesses for high school...

08/16/24 | Camille Knox

Teacher vacancies, New College of Florida discards books, A-rated schools and more

Around the state: Thousands of teacher position vacancies across the state, books discarded at New College of Florida, new principals are being appointed in Palm Beach County and University of Florida’s...