Back to School

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

Bradenton – Manatee County

Manatee County Schools shifts focus from growth to excellence

Haley Zarcone

Back to School

Sarasota Superintendent discusses what is new in the district

Lauren St. Germain

Back to School

More families shopping secondhand for back-to-school items as prices rise

Larissa Scott
Back to School

Manatee County Superintendent talks about new schools and safety

Lauren St. Germain

East Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County School District prepares to head back to school

Keely McCormick

Hillsborough County

Water Street Tampa, Sparkman Wharf offering discounts for school employees

Kiley Vaughan