Schools & Kids
Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Gulfport
Eckerd College Awards Honorary Diplomas to 60 Pets at Annual Graduation
Eckerd College awarded honorary diplomas to 60 pets at its 14th annual Pet Graduation, including dogs, cats, snakes, and one crayfish named Tito.
Eckerd students showcase cultures through food and traditions
Eckerd College students shared cuisines and customs from seven countries at the annual Festival of Cultures on April 24.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Eckerd College Hires Rev. Robert Galloway as Spiritual Life Director
Eckerd College appointed Rev. Robert L. Galloway as director of the Center for Spiritual Life and chaplain. He begins this summer after serving as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg.
Thursday, April 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2026