Schools & Kids
Monday, April 20, 2026 · Palm Beach
FaroeJet: A New Name in Pahokee's Skies?
The name "FaroeJet" has emerged in local discussions, prompting questions about its potential connection to the Pahokee Airport and future aviation activities in the area.
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters to Host Acclaimed Playwright, Marco Ramirez
Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will host acclaimed playwright Marco Ramirez for a series of events next week.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Josh Bilicki to Race at Talladega Superspeedway This Weekend
Pahokee's own Josh Bilicki will compete at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500, driving the No. 17 Chevrolet.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Golf Swing Posture: How to Set-Up for Power, Balance and Consistency
West Palm Beach golf enthusiasts are reminded that proper posture at address is fundamental for generating power, maintaining balance, and achieving consistent shots on the course.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Mastering Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing: Balance, Power, and Timing
Local West Palm Beach golfers are often discussing the critical role of weight transfer in the golf swing, focusing on how balance, power, and timing can improve their game on local courses.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis
As Florida's teacher vacancies surge, lawmakers in the 2026 session are pushing bills to boost salaries, restore multiyear contracts and tackle retention head-on. From Tallahassee to Tampa Bay classrooms, these measures aim to value educators with higher minimum pay and incentives. The proposals signal a pivotal shift in addressing the state's education staffing emergency.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch
Facing a persistent teacher shortage, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doubling down on vocational training with $1.37 million in state grants for apprenticeships in auto tech and culinary arts. Partnerships with local businesses promise hands-on paths to high-demand jobs, easing the educator crisis by steering students toward trades. This expansion cements M-DCPS as Florida's CTE leader.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Lake Mary Coach Becomes Guardian to Orphaned Wrestler
A Lake Mary High School wrestling coach stepped up as legal guardian for student-athlete Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. The heartfelt act provides stability for the teen on and off the mat in Central Florida. Wingate's story highlights compassion amid tragedy.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Preservation Foundation Awards $10,000 Scholarship to FAMU Architecture Student
The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach has awarded its inaugural Jerry A. Tishman $10,000 scholarship to Dwinessa Pratt, an architecture student at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Florida Public Libraries Weigh Impact of Digital Textbook Shift
Florida's accelerating adoption of digital textbooks in public schools is prompting libraries to reassess their role in providing learning resources. Concerns are rising about equitable access for students without home internet or devices.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Florida Students' Tobacco Use on the Rise, National Report Shows
A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.
Monday, April 20, 2026