Schools & Kids
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Arcadia
Two Students Arrested With Guns at Seminole County High Schools
Police arrested two students carrying guns at Seminole County high schools Thursday. District officials say both incidents followed tips from administrators.
USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies
The University of South Florida's Department of Communication has been recognized as one of the top programs nationally for communication and media studies.
Friday, May 15, 2026
SFSC alumna wins Goldwater Scholarship for dental research
South Florida State College alumna Jenale Alfonso Cruz won a Goldwater Scholarship to pursue dental research and biomedical studies at the University of Florida.
Friday, May 15, 2026
At 63, SFSC Graduate Heather Drommerhausen Delivers Commencement Speech
Heather Drommerhausen earned her associate degree from SFSC at 63 after putting college on hold for 45 years to raise her own children and foster 22 others during military life.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Friday, May 15, 2026