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WFLA

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Pinellas County high school grad advances to top 10 of ‘The Voice’

A Pinellas County high school graduate advanced to the top 10 of "The Voice."

Pinellas County, FL · 3d

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 · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, 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 · 15h

High School On SI

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Out-of-Door Academy Football Moving to FHSAA Independent League in 2027

Out-of-Door Academy football will leave the Sunshine State Athletic Association for the FHSAA’s Independent Football League in 2027, coach Rob Hollway confirmed

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

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Ryan Krause making math understandable and enriching the Cardinal Mooney community

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Ryan Krause hopes to encourage his students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School to enjoy and value the principles of mathematics having been inspired by his own math teacher growing up. “I was drawn to teaching when I was in high school I had a math...

Sarasota, FL · 22h

Venice Gondolier

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Venice High locks down after social media threat

VENICE — On Thursday morning, Venice High School was locked down due to a threat toward the campus on social media, according to officials.

Venice, FL · 20h

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 · 22h

Mysuncoast.com

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Camden Bedinghaus prepares to bring a younger voice to Manatee County School Board

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - For Camden Bedinghaus, the future of Manatee County Schools isn’t just policy. It’s personal. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you’re young,” Bedinghaus said. “And I believe that’s 100 percent true. I just proved it.”. Bedinghaus...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

Edmond Thorne

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Florida Schools Find 141 Guns in One Year as Safety Questions Mount

Parents demand answers after state data shows hundreds of firearms recovered on campuses while more teens report carrying handguns outside school. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!

Florida · 2d

MaxPreps

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MaxPreps Game of the Week: No. 5 IMG Academy at St. Frances Academy features 84 players with at least one Division I offer

The MaxPreps Game of the Week features a pair of national powers as St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) hosts No. 5 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Saturday. The showdown features a combined 84 players that have landed at least one FBS or FCS offer, with each having 42. Each squad...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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 · 16h

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Workers’ comp denied after classroom mold sickens teachers. Plus, Veterans Day reflections

Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole has been dealing with mold, forcing students in at least four classes to change rooms. Parents were notified days later. Some teachers have sought medical care for breathing issues and filed for workers’ comp, but the Pinellas County School District has denied the claims.

Pinellas County, FL · 2d

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 · 1d

hoodline.com

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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 · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Group of Pasco charter schools wants district to share tax revenue faster

A group of four Pasco County charter schools, including one that has not yet opened, has filed a formal state complaint against the school district over property tax revenue sharing.

Pasco County, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Pinellas board cements school closure plan amid continued parent pushback

The big story: A group of Tarpon Springs parents dedicated to seeing the Pinellas school board reverse its recent decision to shutter Sunset Hills Elementary made another plea to the board on Tuesday.

Tarpon Springs, FL · 1d

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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 · 4d

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 · 4d

theminaretonline.org

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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 · 4d