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05/30/2026 · Martin County

Kentucky Wildcats Offer Scholarship to Lewis Uvwo

The Kentucky Wildcats extended a scholarship offer to Lewis Uvwo, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Prolific Prep. Uvwo, ranked No. 46 overall in the 2027 class by Rivals, has garnered attention for his shot-blocking ability.

05/23/2026

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Isaiah Thomas Joins Boston Celtics as Scout for 2027 Season

Isaiah Thomas, a former Boston Celtics All-Star, has been hired as a pro and college scout for the team. Thomas will be based in Seattle, providing support to the Celtics' basketball operations on the West Coast.

05/17/2026

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Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader

Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.

05/17/2026

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Martin County Students Audition for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Martin County High School holds auditions Aug. 28-29 for "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

05/16/2026

Education

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.

05/03/2026

Education

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.

05/02/2026

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