Schools & Kids
Sunday, June 7, 2026 · Lakeland
Excel Academy Celebrates Women With Denim & Pearls Brunch
Excel Academy of Southwest celebrated women's achievements at a Denim & Pearls brunch featuring beauty professional and sorority member Jumoke Tillman-Howell as guest speaker.
St. Thomas Law Trial Team Wins Award for Best Closing Argument at ABA Mock Trial Competition
The St. Thomas Law Trial team, including Opa Locka students, competed in the 25th anniversary American Bar Association Criminal Mock Trial Competition, with Nataly Gutierrez winning Best Closing Argument.
Sunday, June 7, 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.
Sunday, June 7, 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.
Sunday, June 7, 2026