Schools & Kids
10/08/2026 · Alachua County
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Student Work Visas
The Department of Homeland Security introduced a proposal Wednesday for a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the U.S. This proposal represents the latest action from the Trump administration concerning foreign student enrollment.
Education Department Extends Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction Deadline
The U.S. Department of Education has moved the deadline for student loan borrowers to enroll in a program reducing interest rates. The new deadline provides more time for individuals to participate in the initiative, which limits interest accumulation until June 2028.
10/08/2026
Tropical Storm Isaias Affects Georgia-Alabama Game Preparations Amid Presidential Visit
Tropical Storm Isaias threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast, potentially impacting preparations for Saturday's Georgia-Alabama college football game. President Donald Trump plans to attend the high-profile matchup.
10/08/2026
Sexual Assault Laws Under Review by Experts Amid Cornell Allegations
Legal experts are examining U.S. state sexual assault laws. Their analysis follows recent allegations from Cornell University and focuses on consent definitions when individuals are under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
10/08/2026
Haitian Student Dies Following Immigration Status Change
Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian student, died by suicide last month. His death occurred after his legal immigration status ended and immigration authorities required him to wear an ankle monitor. His family held funeral services for him over the weekend.
10/07/2026
New film explores what GOP takeover of Florida college means for schools across the US
A new documentary, "First They Came For My College," explores the political takeover of New College in Florida and its implications for higher education nationwide.
10/07/2026
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Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum • Deerfield Beach The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the Haunted Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The evening event invites residents and visitors to explore an eerie landscape filled with fog, roaming graveyard creatures, and unexpected scares throughout the park grounds. Capacity is limited, and advance purchase is required. Early admission tickets are $5 each and will increase to $10 on Oct. 23 until 12 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure passes early before the event sells out. For registration and more information, visit www.dfb.city/registration or call 954-250-4162.
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