Schools open across three Florida districts for new school year

Martin County schools is projected to enroll about 15,800 students in the 2026-2027 school year among the district’s 12 ...
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Hillsborough County students head back to school as district touts early learning, staffing gains

The new school year is officially underway across Hillsborough County, with students returning to classrooms Monday.

Florida students come back to phone bans, cursive, these other changes

Florida students will see several changes for the 2026-2027 school year, including mandatory cursive instruction. New laws alter high school graduation requirements and expand access to ...
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Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday began Aug. 1, lasts all month

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the return of Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, with a twist this time. The sales tax holiday, which had been limited to early ...
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Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office launches ‘Extreme Safety’ campaign as students return to school

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With thousands of Arkansas students heading back to school this week, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is rolling out its “Extreme Safety” campaign, a weeklong push ...
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Back-to-School in Tampa Bay: Start dates, holidays, early releases and weather makeup days

TAMPA, Fla. — Summer is coming to an end soon, and Bay area students will return to the classrooms. Take a look at the 2026-27 calendar for each school district, including holidays, early release days ...