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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Cape Canaveral

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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.

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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.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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