It is distressing to read of an absence epidemic in public schools (“Special Report: Schools face alarming rise in student ...

The Sentinel’s robust editorial exposing the state’s infringement on freedom of the press was just one of many articles that ...

Absenteeism in school districts throughout Florida skyrocketed beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic — and, confounding ...

Florida reopened schools earlier than some states but faces the same challenges of large shares of students missing a lot of school.

In tenth grade he estimated he missed nearly 60 days of school, or a third of the academic year. He is part of an alarming trend. Absenteeism across Florida skyrocketed beginning with that COVID ...

A new report shows absenteeism is a big problem in our schools.Last year, nearly one million students across the state of ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A new report shows absenteeism is a big problem in our schools. Last year, nearly one million students across the state of Florida each missed more than three weeks of school.

While experts typically agree 11 or 12 years old is an appropriate age to stay home alone, many wonder what Florida's laws detail. Here's what to know ...

Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday ...