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After near misses, Tenoroc football heads to playoffs with first district title

Third-year Tenoroc football coach Anthony Troutman just wanted to prepare his team to overcome adversity and adjust their mindset to consistently do the little things well heading into the 2026 season. And this was much needed. In 2024 the Titans fell short vs. Discovery and last year lost by a field goal to Lake Placid and was beaten in overtime by Avon Park. All these games held district implications, and losing adversely impacted Tenoroc's goals of winning the district. Well, this year is a completely different story. Troutman and the program learned from those mistakes and capitalized to go 3-0 in district action, which ultimately captured Tenoroc's first football district championship. They clinched the title thanks to a 35-7 victory over Liberty Oct. 23. "It was a tremendous accomplishment to be a part of that first particular one. It was an accomplishment and a tremendous feeling. ... I always say it's not the name of the place that makes the place. It's the people of the place that makes the place. It's not names. It's the people," Troutman said. 3 straight shutouts: Defensive trio leading Tenoroc football with 3 straight shutouts Tenoroc roundup: Tenoroc football continues perfect season, other Polk

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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November Football Fever: Osceola Kowboys Extend Playoff Streak to 20 Years, Gateway and St. Cloud Earn Postseason Berths

The FHSAA announced its 2026 post-season on Friday and three Osceola County schools will be playing meaningful football in November. Although they finished with a 3-7 record and a 1-4 mark in district play, the Osceola Kowboys will find themselves in regional field for a 20th consecutive year. In fact, the Kowboys ended up with a number three overall seed in the region and will host #6 Melbourne (8-2) on Friday night at Markus Paul Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

Kissimmee, FL · 3d
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Central Florida school districts take different paths to combat student vaping

Central Florida school districts are adopting various strategies to combat student vaping, from education to detectors.

Orange County, FL · 1d

USA TODAY

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School choice isn't political for my family. It's personal | Opinion

Every weekday morning, I drive my 13-year-old twins to two different schools. Neither is the school we’re zoned for, and the loop takes me about an hour. Yet it’s the best decision I could have made for them. My son is in a public magnet program for gifted students. My daughter goes to a small Christian private school. As a single mom in Orlando, I couldn’t have made this happen on my own. A Florida school choice scholarship made it possible. These scholarships let funding follow the students instead of staying tied to assigned public schools. Businesses fund many of them through donations that earn them dollar-for-dollar tax credits , notably the state’s scholarships for homeschool families . Others, like the Family Empowerment Scholarship , are funded directly by the state . Few states have taken school choice as far as Florida. Here, all students qualify , no matter what their families earn. More American families could soon have the same choice. A federal school choice tax credit set to start in January would provide families with scholarships for private school tuition, tutoring and other educational costs, but only in states that opt into the program. Right now, decisions about

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Hillsborough Schools Claw Back From D's and F's to Earn First A in Over a Decade

Mort Elementary School — Classroom Scene and Morning-DJ Account. At Mort Elementary in Tampa, third-grade teacher Christina Weaver leads her students in dancing while a DJ plays music in the classroom — an unconventional scene that's become part of a turnaround effort years in the making. Hillsborough County Public Schools just posted its first overall A district grade in more than a decade, and district leaders point to a program called the Transformation Network as a key piece of how some of its most struggling schools climbed out of the D and F ranks.

Hillsborough County, FL · 23h

Tampa Bay Times

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Hillsborough set out to transform its D and F schools. Here’s how.

As students trickled into the atrium of Mort Elementary School, Samantha Ciaccio, a special education teacher also known as the school’s morning DJ, assessed the crowd of sleepy smiles.

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d

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Charters Sue Pasco County Schools Over Alleged Delay in Funding

A trio of charter schools is suing Pasco County Schools, alleging the district is withholding local millage funds about four months longer than is permitted by law. A petition filed Wednesday names as plaintiffs three charter school operators that collectively run four schools in Pasco County: Plato Academy Trinity, Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes, Imagine School at Trinity and the soon-to-open Discovery Academy of Science-Pasco.

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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The New Interim President, Harris Pastides, Brings Community-Focused Leadership to UTampa

For Harris Pastides, interim president of The University of Tampa, joining the university was about more than its campus. It was about the people who make up the university community and the opportunity to help shape its future. Pastides, who began serving as UTampa’s interim president Nov. 2, brings decades...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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School Alert: Pasco County Schools

Update: Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect who sent the screenshot is out of state. There are no known threats to any Pasco County Schools. PSO investigates all threats we’re made aware of. If you are aware of a potential threat, do not share it on social media. Tips regarding threats can be reported by calling the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or online at http://PascoSheriff.com/tips.

Pasco County, FL · 5d

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Lead U brings interactive social-emotional learning program to Hillsborough County Schools

TAMPA, Fla. — A leadership program aimed at helping students build confidence, manage stress and connect with others is visiting Hillsborough County schools this week. Lead U, a New Jersey-based program, uses high-energy assemblies and interactive games to teach students social and emotional skills, including communication, empathy, self-control, resilience and making smart choices.

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida’s evolving public education system needs fact-based discussion | Column

I have tremendous respect for Pinellas County School Board member Laura Hine’s commitment to public service, her passion for serving our community’s children and her desire to improve Florida’s public education system. But her recent column, “Is unregulated capitalism the best way to educate Florida kids?,” frames the issue too starkly. Florida’s education system is changing rapidly, and the questions surrounding these changes are too nuanced and consequential to be reduced to a choice between traditional public education and “unregulated capitalism.”

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Tampa Bay Times

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Pasco board backs plan to close Fox Hollow Elementary, revamp nearby schools

It’s official: Fox Hollow Elementary in Port Richey will close at the end of the school year, with its students reassigned to one of three other nearby campuses. Pasco County school board members on Tuesday approved the closure as part of an effort to use space more efficiently amid declining enrollment. Districts across the state and nation face similar challenges as families have more choices for where to send their children.

Port Richey, FL · 6d

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Mold reported at Pinellas elementary school; district denies workers' comp claims despite illness

Four classrooms were relocated after mold was reported at a Pinellas County elementary school, and teachers say that despite reporting sickness, their workers' compensation claims keep getting denied. According to the Pinellas County School District, 10 Pre-K and autism spectrum disorder classrooms at Bardmoor Elementary in Seminole were tested for...

Pinellas County, FL · 6d

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Student-Run Suncoast Credit Union Branch Opens at Kirkland Ranch Academy in Wesley Chapel

WESLEY CHAPEL — Students at Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation have a new opportunity to gain real-world banking experience through a student-run Suncoast Credit Union branch on campus. The branch, established through a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union, gives students hands-on experience with financial transactions, customer service and workplace...

Wesley Chapel, FL · 5d

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Approx. 150 teachers impacted by Pinellas County school closures; teachers association requests next steps

LARGO, FLORIDA — As families prepare for upcoming school closures and consolidations in Pinellas County, attention is turning to another group facing uncertainty: teachers. Monday night, human resources staff with Pinellas County Schools said about 150 teachers will be impacted by five school closures to come. Now, the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association is pushing for answers about how those educators will find new schools and positions.

Pinellas County, FL · 7d

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New College of Florida ranked No. 1 liberal arts college in state by Niche

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - New College of Florida said it has been ranked the No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida in Niche’s 2027 college rankings. The Sarasota college said it also ranked No. 3 among small Florida colleges, No. 9 among Florida public universities and No. 12 among Florida colleges overall.

Sarasota, FL · 6d

Tampa Bay Times

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Hillsborough votes to make school superintendent an elected role

The seventh largest school district in the country may soon have an elected rather than appointed superintendent, breaking from a norm that exists across the country. Hillsborough County voters decided the superintendent position will become elected, removing the school board’s power to hire and fire the top position that governs schools.

Hillsborough County, FL · 6d

Bay News 9

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New STEAM lab at Leto High School opens doors to technology careers

TAMPA, Fla. — Students at Leto High School now have a new space to explore technology, get creative and develop skills that could help shape their futures. The Building Excellence Foundation officially unveiled its second COEGI Lab in Hillsborough County on Thursday, bringing state-of-the-art technology and hands-on learning opportunities to the school.

Hillsborough County, FL · 6d

Tampa Bay Times

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USF will hike some student fees for the first time in more than a decade

The University of South Florida’s trustees voted on Wednesday to increase student activity and transportation fees for the first time in more than a decade. Both increases will take effect next fall.

Tampa, FL · 5d

Tampa Bay Times

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New College approves $47M loan for USF campus transfer, existing debt

New College of Florida’s trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to take on a $47 million loan to finance the debt associated with the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Tampa, FL · 6d