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Daytona Beach News-Journal
4-star EDGE Fred Ards, Jones defensive line shine in win over Evans
ORLANDO — Minutes after Jones High School’s football team held on to beat rival Evans 12-6 in the Soul Bowl, one Tigers assistant coach proudly announced, “Fred Ards has all the tools!” Ards, a Texas A&M commit ranked No. 10 on the USA Today Florida Network top 100, and the defensive line put on a show in the Tigers win on Sept. 5. The 6-foot-4 ½, 220-pound four-star edge rusher recorded three sacks — using a different technique for each one — and had at least two tackles for loss against Evans and its Maryland quarterback commit, William Jackson. “It was a big game,” Ards said. “Coach told us to knock these boys heads off. Give it all we’ve got. Whatever my head coach needs, I’m going to do it for him.” Ards and Jones’ vaunted defensive line –— including UCF commit Noah Robinson, West Virginia commit DaJour Webb and Syracuse commit Braylon Otis — made several big plays against Evans. Most notably, the unit made four consecutive stops from the Tigers 1-yard line late in the third quarter. “Our D-line, we’re physical,” Robinson said. “We fought to the end, and we didn’t give up and that’s what got us
Yahoo!
Free Florida Music College Fair coming to Orlando on Sept. 24
Central Florida students considering careers in music and the performing arts will have a chance to meet representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities at the 2026 Florida Music College Fair. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Orlando Science...
universityhsnewsthetorch.com
Principal Gorberg Emphasizes Campus Expectations
Here at UHS, we have recently welcomed our new principal, Mrs Gorberg. Since her arrival, she has made sure that all staff members are enforcing school rules and following the code of conduct. Her goal is to help keep students and faculty safe and protected. One rule she has enforced...
wogx.com
New music school opens in Winter Garden
A new music school has opened in Winter Garden. Musicology, which offers programs such as instrument lessons and songwriting, was founded by a music industry executive who has worked with major artists such as Paramore and Creed. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.
oviedocommunitynews.org
Winter Springs charter school Choices in Learning seeks approval to expand
A public charter school in Winter Springs is seeking approval to expand from an elementary school to a middle school. Choices in Learning, which has nearly 700 students from pre-k through 5th grade, will have a workshop meeting with Seminole County Public Schools on Sept. 8 to go over the application to expand. The school board will make the final decision at its Oct. 2 meeting.
The Daily Sun
PREP FOOTBALL: Venice and Lakeland to meet in Florida heavyweight matchup
For the first time since leaving the field with a 60-48 loss in the 2023 4S state championship, Venice will matchup with Lakeland, looking to erase some of the sour memories from its recent state championship losses against the Dreadnaughts.
FloridaDaily
Full Sail University Lays Off 180 Staff, Cites ‘Changes in Technology’ Among Factors
One of Florida’s most well-known colleges among film industry and digital media professionals is cutting staff for the second straight year. Earlier today, the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) reported that Full Sail University eliminated 180 positions. Despite the staff reduction, housing expansion projects next to the campus, based in Winter Park, haven’t stopped.
fox35orlando.com
Full Sail University cuts 180 positions amid 'organizational realignment'
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Full Sail University has eliminated 180 positions across its campus as part of what officials call an "organizational realignment." In a statement, the school said the cuts affect multiple areas, including academic, administrative and operational. "Changes in workflows, enrollment patterns, and technology have altered where Full...
MaxPreps
MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 9 Mater Dei hangs on to win 32-26 against Orem
No. 3 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) hung on to defeat DeLand (Fla.) 49-35 in Florida on Friday. Deland led in the first half and tied the game up 35-35 before St. Frances ripped off two strigahgt touchdwons to win their season-opener. Justin Merriman ran for a touchdown and threw for another in his first start for the Panthers. Sa’nir Brooks, Kentae Davis and Vegas Brown each scored two touchdowns for St. Frances Academy in the win.
positivelyosceola.com
Positively Osceola’s ‘Osceola Air Player of the Week’: Nydrell Thigpen Turns Around Panthers Fortunes!!
Gateway High School junior running back Nydrell Thigpen has been named Positively Osceola’s Osceola Air Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2026 high school football season after powering the Panthers to a 13-12 season-opening win over Lake Minneola. Gateway coach Marlin Roberts says he doesn’t understand...
vicksburgnews.com
VWSD approves $17K for Orlando conference despite budget shortfall
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Vicksburg Warren School District approved over $17,000 for personnel to attend an annual conference in Orlando, Fla., despite a budget shortfall. The VWSD held a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, where the Board approved travel expenses for a staff member from Innovation...
aroundosceola.com
Dionisi's 206 yards, 2 TDs power Rattlers to first-ever win
A bit of early-season intrigue was on display Friday at Charger Field when first-year Nova Lakes played its first-ever road game at Liberty High. Either the Rattlers would get the first win in program history, or the Chargers would snap a 15-game losing streak. Chalk the first win to Nova...