Schools & Kids
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Clearwater Beach
Largo Parks Department Opens Registration for Summer Swim Lessons
Largo opens registration April 1 for summer swim lessons at two pools. The city also offers Red Cross lifeguard certification for youth ages 11 and up.
Largo Offers Summer Swim Lessons and Lifeguard Certification Courses
Largo opens registration for summer swim lessons at two pools, with scholarships available for qualifying families and lifeguard certification courses for teens.
Thursday, April 30, 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.
Thursday, April 30, 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.
Thursday, April 30, 2026