Back to School

School Start Dates
	School Calendars can be found at the links below
August 10, 2026	Citrus, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Hernando
August 11, 2026	Pinellas, Sarasota, Highlands
August 13, 2026	Pasco

Local News

Back-to-school: Everything you need to know

WFTS Digital Staff

Florida News

What You Need to Know About Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Kiley Vaughan

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Public Schools has several construction projects underway

Maria Tomasch

Polk County

Polk County Schools sets $400 fee for private school athletes

Julie Salomone

Local News

Experts say choose single-use devices for back-to-school shopping

Deiah Riley
Local

Local schools looking to hire bus drivers ahead of back-to-school season

Maria Tomasch

Bradenton – Manatee County

What Manatee County parents need to know about school bus changes this year

Haley Zarcone

Pasco County

Pasco County Superintendent discusses 'A' district grade, upcoming school year

Deiah Riley