State News
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Altamonte Springs
Dr. Ginger Pedersen Becomes Provost at Palm Beach State's Gardens Campus
Dr. Ginger Pedersen, a math professor at Palm Beach State since 2006, became provost of the college's Palm Beach Gardens campus on June 10.
Pensacola State College pins 117 new nurses
Pensacola State College's nursing program graduated 117 new nurses at a May 19 pinning ceremony, including 18 BSN graduates and 81 associate degree recipients.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Quest Rebrands Blossom Artisanal as House 81
Quest renamed its social venture House 81 to highlight the 81% unemployment rate among people with developmental disabilities and expand employment opportunities for the population.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
PSC Charter Academy Senior Daschle Nelson Accepted to Harvard With MIT Navy ROTC Scholarship
PSC Charter Academy senior Daschle Nelson graduates next week with an associate degree and high school diploma, then heads to Harvard with an MIT Navy ROTC scholarship.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ocoee Fire Station 38 Opens Permanent Home at Village Center
Ocoee Fire Station 38 moves into its first permanent home at Village Center after operating from temporary locations since 2013.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Marlins Outfielder Kyle Stowers Begins Rehab Assignment in Jacksonville
Marlins All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday night in Norfolk, Virginia, playing six innings in left field.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026