Schools & Kids
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Arcadia
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.
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.
Saturday, July 18, 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.
Saturday, July 18, 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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026