Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Hillsborough County
UF Accounting Professor Jennifer Wu Tucker Named 2026 Research Foundation Professor
UF accounting professor Jennifer Wu Tucker earned designation as a 2026 Research Foundation Professor, recognizing her work on artificial intelligence and financial reporting.
Rockledge High Resource Officer Named Florida's Top School Employee
Chris Hattaway, a Rockledge High resource officer and school alumnus, won Florida's top award for school employees. He created mental health programs, introduced a therapy dog, and organized community support for hundreds of families.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Middleton High Students Build Drones, Meet Career Mentors
Middleton High students built drones and met career mentors through a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Tampa Police Department, and 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies
The University of South Florida's Department of Communication has been recognized as one of the top programs nationally for communication and media studies.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh
USF alumna Alexis Pugh, Director of Communications for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, discusses her role in telling families' stories and the impact of affordable housing.
Thursday, June 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.
Thursday, June 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026