TAMPA BAY, Fla — Today marked the first day of school across the Tampa Bay region. ABC Action News had reporters at multiple schools as they opened their doors, welcoming students back.
Pasco County
ABC Action News reporter Erik Waxler headed out to the Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation in Wesley Chapel.
Pinellas County
ABC Action News reporter Sean Daly was at Pinellas County Schools' bus service center in Largo.
Last week, ABC Action News anchor Paul LaGrone sat down with Superintendent Kevin Hendrick.
Polk County
ABC Action News reporter Rebecca Petit was live in Polk to discuss the growth of the county's schools.
ABC Action News anchor Paul LaGrone spoke with Superintendent Fred Heid about one of the fastest-growing school districts in Florida.
Hernando County
While no reporters were live on Monday in Hernando, ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan had a one-on-one discussion with new Superintendent Ray Pinder.
Hillsborough County
ABC Action News reporter Larissa Scott was live at Collins PK-8 School to discuss boundary changes and more.
Manatee County
ABC Action News reporter Keely McCormick was in Manatee County, where she interviewed superintendent Dr. Jason Wysong.
ABC Action News anchor Lauren St. Germain also interviewed Wysong, who is going into his second year as superintendent.
Pasco County mom says dangerous walk to school is putting student lives at risk
"It’s a danger to a life, a student’s life," Cathy Dawson told the ABC Action News I-Team. "You’re not providing a safe walking path, and for me, I’m not okay with that for anybody’s child.”