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06/07/2026 · Alachua County

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Excel Academy Celebrates Women With Denim & Pearls Brunch

Excel Academy of Southwest celebrated women's achievements at a Denim & Pearls brunch featuring beauty professional and sorority member Jumoke Tillman-Howell as guest speaker.

06/07/2026
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Education

St. Thomas Law Trial Team Wins Award for Best Closing Argument at ABA Mock Trial Competition

The St. Thomas Law Trial team, including Opa Locka students, competed in the 25th anniversary American Bar Association Criminal Mock Trial Competition, with Nataly Gutierrez winning Best Closing Argument.

06/07/2026

Education

Kentucky Wildcats Offer Scholarship to Lewis Uvwo

The Kentucky Wildcats extended a scholarship offer to Lewis Uvwo, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Prolific Prep. Uvwo, ranked No. 46 overall in the 2027 class by Rivals, has garnered attention for his shot-blocking ability.

05/23/2026

Education

Isaiah Thomas Joins Boston Celtics as Scout for 2027 Season

Isaiah Thomas, a former Boston Celtics All-Star, has been hired as a pro and college scout for the team. Thomas will be based in Seattle, providing support to the Celtics' basketball operations on the West Coast.

05/17/2026

Education

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader

Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.

05/17/2026

Education

UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage

The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.

05/03/2026

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