Student Killed In Bus Crash | Get Paid $10K To Vacation | Best School Districts: FL Weekend

We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

2 Dead, Including Student, In School Bus Crash: Polk County Sheriff

A school bus crash left two people dead, including a 10th-grade girl who attended Winter Haven High School, Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said.

New Look For FL Driver Licenses, ID Cards: Officials

The state has rolled out newly designed driver’s licenses and ID cards featuring FL-inspired details such as a gator, an orange, a manatee.

Motorcyclist Killed, Another Seriously Injured in I-75 Crash: FL Troopers

After 2 motorcyclists collided on I-75, a woman driving on the highway ran one of them over and hit the car of a person pulled over to help.

Get Paid $10K To Vacation In FL: Here's How

A Florida tourism agency is looking for three people willing to spend 10 days exploring St. Pete-Clearwater

These Are The Best Public School Districts In FL, New Ranking Says

Parents choosing where to live in Florida often look first at the quality of the local school district

Where To Pick Pumpkins Around FL This Fall — And How To Carve It

There are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin around South Florida.

New Map Predicts 2026-27 Winter Forecast: What It Means For FL

El Niño is expected to boost Florida's rain chances this winter and into spring but unlikely to bring snow.