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Hernando County Sports Notebook: Weeki Wachee dismisses football coach Bland

On the heels of a 0-10 football season, Weeki Wachee High School’s administration made the decision to dismiss head coach Justin Bland this past week. The news was first reported by Suncoast Preps on Thursday, Nov. 12. “It was a group decision to sit there and try to push...

Hernando County, FL · 13h

Fox News

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One of the biggest upsets of the high school football season took place last night in Florida

St. Thomas Aquinas stunned by Lakeland in overtime, ending the Raiders' 35-game playoff win streak that began in 2019 in a historic upset.

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hernandosun.com

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Pasco School Board Votes to Close Fox Hollow Elementary in 2027-28

The Pasco County School Board voted 4-1 on Nov. 3 to close and consolidate Fox Hollow Elementary School after the 2026-27 school year, despite objections from parents, staff and community members concerned about transportation, child care and the loss of a neighborhood school. Fox Hollow students will remain at their...

Pasco County, FL · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

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Polk County Considers Closing Crystal Lake Middle School

Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is actively considering closing Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland and rezoning its students as part of a broader Central Region rezoning and facility evaluation process. Following a town hall meeting hosted at the school on November 10, 2026, here is an overview of the...

Polk County, FL · 3d

hernandosun.com

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Countryman One Room School House Unveils Bell and Cupola

BROOKSVILLE – On November 6, the Hernando Historical Museum Association unveiled a pair of additions to Brooksville’s historic one room schoolhouse, which included a cupola and the Beasley Bell. After short speeches by Gretchen Countryman and the historic association’s president, Mary Sheldon, Countryman’s great nieces sang the Fifty...

Brooksville, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Pinellas, Pasco schools name finalists for teacher of the year awards

The big story: It’s that time of year when Florida school districts recognize top teachers for their dedication and abilities. Pasco and Pinellas officials recently got into the act, visiting schools across their counties to surprise educators with the news that they were finalists for 2027 district teacher of the year.

Pasco County, FL · 3d

Bay News 9

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Tampa middle school opens first-of-its-kind esports facility in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Sligh Magnet Middle School in Tampa unveiled a new esports and broadcasting arena this week that Hillsborough County Public Schools leaders say will support regular classroom instruction while introducing students to skills used in a multi-billion-dollar industry. The arena is a first-of-its-kind facility in Florida, according...

Tampa, FL · 2d

hernandosun.com

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Reflecting on 16 Years: Cynthia Armstrong Looks Back on Her Tenure with the Pasco County School Board

As she prepares to leave the Pasco County School Board after four terms, Cynthia Armstrong recently took some time to share reflections and lessons learned with the Hernando Sun. A Tennessee native, Armstrong first moved to Pasco County in 1978 to take a job at Ridgewood Junior High. She taught...

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Friday night scoreboard – Nov. 13

Hillsborough County schools had a big opening night in the playoffs. Eleven Hillsborough teams won regional quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 13, and are still alive. Pinellas has three left: Clearwater Central Catholic, St. Petersburg Catholic and Tarpon Springs. Nature Coast Tech is Hernando County’s only team still playing. Pasco County...

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

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Field of Honor at Notre Dame Catholic School

FOX 13's Charley Belcher joins Notre Dame Catholic School as they celebrate veterans with their Field of Honor event.

Spring Hill, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Tampa Nursing Students Say $30K School Blocked Them From Licensing Exam

Kevin Bryant says he spent almost $30,000 on Tampa Medical College’s registered-nursing program, finished his coursework, and still never got the green light to sit for the exam that would make him a licensed nurse. He says the school would not clear him to take the National Council Licensure Examination, known as the NCLEX, because he couldn’t pass its own exit-testing process first.

Tampa, FL · 2d

Tampa Bay 28

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Superintendent recommends delaying school consolidation plans in Tarpon Springs

The Pinellas County Superintendent is recommending delaying Tarpon Springs consolidation plans by a year, giving families more time to prepare. The School Board still has to give final approval.

Tarpon Springs, FL · 2d

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Tampa Catholic Scheduled Bellini Center Unveiling for Thursday

Tampa Catholic High School scheduled the official opening and unveiling of the Bellini Center for the Arts for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Diocese of Saint Petersburg says the center was supported by an $18 million gift from Arnie Bellini, a 1976 graduate, and his wife, Lauren. The notice is just as specific about the work inside: visual, digital and performing arts, plus technical theatre, audio-visual work, costuming, set design and prop building.

Tampa, FL · 1d

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Largo Finds Playoff Glory Versus Frederick Douglass + How To Watch

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Largo walked away with it. They managed a 28-24 win over the Frederick Douglass Eagles on Friday. The victory is more of the same for the Lions, who have now won 10 matchups in a row. Akeem Jervis threw...

Largo, FL · 22h

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FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals Preview: Cocoa Travels West to Battle Tampa Catholic

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Tigers finished the season at 4-5, but still grabbed a five seed in the Class 2A Region 2 playoffs, where they will travel across Florida to the No. 4-seeded Tampa Catholic. The last time these two teams played was all the way back...

Cocoa, FL · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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NCAA November signings. Venice, Riverview, Sarasota, Mooney among those celebrating

A roundup from the NCAA November 2026 signing period. Venice Venice High School held its National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating 14 athletes. Six Venice baseball players signed on Wednesday, including right-handed pitcher Kasen Poplin (Liberty University), outfielder/right-handed pitcher RJ Shields (Mississippi State), outfielder August Backman (Florida), shortstop Graham Houston (LSU), catcher Jonathan Mauro (Columbia) and pitcher Aiden Cary (Santa Fe Community College). Shields is one of the top recruits in the country, ranking 97th nationally, according to Perfect Game. During the 2026 season, Shields posted a slash line of .299/.417/.448 in 87 at bats. He had a 0.34 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, striking out 26 batters. “It was nice to sign next to all my brothers,” Shields said. “I’ve been playing with them for four years. It’s just really cool to see how we’ve come.” Alongside Shields, Backman inked his commitment to Florida. Last season, Backman was talking to both Florida and Virginia, during a standout junior season. He had a slash line of .485/.587/.713 in 101 at bats. Once Backman took an unofficial visit to Florida, he cancelled his visit to Virginia that was scheduled for the next weekend. Backman said he was shown everything

Sarasota, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay 28

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Students say nursing school refused to let them take national licensing exam

Tampa Medical College was the subject of 15 complaints to the state the I-Team received through an open records request. The school was investigated under a previous name in 2021.

Tampa, FL · 4d

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida signs off on New College’s $47.5M debt plan

The Florida Board of Governors voted Friday to allow New College of Florida to take on a $47.5 million loan that will help finance the debt associated with the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Lakeland stuns No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas on walk-off TD in OT

Lakeland (FL) pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 high school football season. The Dreadnaughts defeated USA TODAY Sports Super 25 No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) 27-24 in overtime of FHSAA Open Division pool play on Friday, Nov. 13. Lakeland pulled off the stunning win when Kelin Hendrix connected with Joseph Howard for a touchdown for the walk-off victory at Brian Piccolo Memorial Stadium located on campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. FINAL: LAKELAND 27, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 24 Kelin Hendrix connects with Joseph Howard to take down THE NO. 1 TEAM IN THE NATION in overtime!!! pic.twitter.com/eHOwNHB04c — Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonUSAT) November 14, 2026 The walk-off touchdown came just three plays after the Dreadnaughts held St. Thomas Aquinas to a field goal to start overtime. Hendrix opened the scoring with a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The Raiders evened the score just before halftime on a punt-return touchdown by Zayden Gamble, a Notre Dame football commit. St. Thomas Aquinas took its first lead of the game when Blake Calixte connected with Gamble for a 54-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The Dreadnaughts scored twice more to take a 21-14 lead with 5:47 left

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

LkldNow

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Polk Schools Weigh Crystal Lake Closure as Parents Raise Concerns

As part of its Central Region rezoning process, Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is proposing to close Crystal Lake Middle School and reassign students. Over 100 community members turned out to the meeting to learn more and voice concerns over the proposal. District leaders said the proposed closure is due...

Lakeland, FL · 2d