Schools & Kids
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Pinellas County
UF Board of Trustees Names Stuart Bell as 14th President
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university's 14th president. The Florida Board of Governors will vote on ratification June 25.
UCF Researcher Uses Cow Peptide to Crack Bacterial Defenses
A UCF researcher discovered how a cow-derived peptide breaks down bacterial biofilm defenses, potentially restoring the effectiveness of standard antibiotics against infections that resist treatment.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Largo Parks Department Opens Registration for Summer Swim Lessons
Largo opens registration April 1 for summer swim lessons at two pools. The city also offers Red Cross lifeguard certification for youth ages 11 and up.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Largo Offers Summer Swim Lessons and Lifeguard Certification Courses
Largo opens registration for summer swim lessons at two pools, with scholarships available for qualifying families and lifeguard certification courses for teens.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Eckerd College inducts 28 into Phi Beta Kappa
Eckerd College inducted 28 students and alumni into Phi Beta Kappa on May 14, including a Duke Energy Florida executive who graduated in 1992.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Math Struggles? Here's Where Palm Harbor Parents Can Turn
Palm Harbor parents can take immediate steps when children struggle with math: talk to teachers, create a home study space, and explore tutoring options including Mathnasium of Palm Harbor.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026