Schools & Kids
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Cantonment
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.
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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026