Schools & Kids
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Brooksville
Our greatest advocates are the kids themselves
AMIkids in North Miami Beach champions youth aspirations by collaborating directly with young people and their families, emphasizing their firsthand experiences.
PHSC baseball team earns 4-seed in national championship tournament
Pasco-Hernando State College baseball secured the 4-seed in the NJCAA Division II World Series as the defending champions prepare for another championship run.
Saturday, June 6, 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, June 6, 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, June 6, 2026