Ponce Inlet, FL Education and More

Ponce Inlet

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

63°F

Ponce Inlet, FL · Education

Daytona Beach News-Journal

partner publisher · 44.7K followers

6 Volusia-Flagler takeaways from Florida high school football playoff brackets

The FHSAA football playoffs are here, and now everybody knows who officially made it in. Playoff brackets were unveiled during an FHSAA livestream on the organization’s YouTube channel on Nov. 6. Seven Volusia-Flagler programs made the postseason. DeLand was the only local program that was an automatic qualifier with a District 2-6A title . Mainland, Spruce Creek, New Smyrna Beach and Father Lopez made it in as wild cards. Watch FHSAA football on NFHS Network Pine Ridge and Atlantic earned playoff bids in the Independent brackets. Here are six takeaways. DeLand is highest-seeded local team, but not No. 1 It’s not a surprise DeLand earned the highest seed of any local program. The Bulldogs ran through their schedule with a 9-1 record, beating Lake Wales, Mainland, Spruce Creek and Lake Mary along the way. Their success led to being awarded the No. 2 seed in Region 1-6A. DeLand was only ranked behind Seminole due to the benchmark set by the FHSAA: MaxPreps rankings. The Seminoles had a better strength-of-schedule rating, while DeLand beat Mainland, Spruce Creek and Lake Mary — all common opponents — by a wider margin. Strength of schedule appeared to matter more to the algorithm, and DeLand

Deland, FL · 1d

nicholsonstudentmedia.com

website

Growing traffic in Oviedo creates challenges for UCF commuters

For Micah Kovach, getting to a 9 a.m. class at UCF means leaving home an hour early to account for traffic, parking and the walk to class. Kovach, senior optics and photonics major, said his commute from home to campus typically takes about 45 minutes, including finding parking. When he first moved farther away from campus, 25 miles, he underestimated how long the school trip would take.

Oviedo, FL · 2d

vieravoice.com

website

Hawks don’t finish season on own terms, but future looks bright

The Viera High football team’s final game was over before it could be re-started. Viera though it had 16 minutes left to play this season, a continuation of a game at Lake Howell that had been suspended on Oct. 16, with four minutes left in the third quarter and the Hawks about to get a kickoff, trailing 45-35.

Winter Park, FL · 1d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

partner publisher · 44.7K followers

Father Lopez scores with 7 seconds left to defeat Lake Highland Prep in makeup game

DAYTONA BEACH — Father Lopez had less than a minute to drive 62 yards to beat Lake Highland Prep in a makeup game on Nov. 4. The Highlanders had taken a 16-14 lead with 5:17 remaining on a 30-yard field goal and had just blocked a 23-yard attempt by the Green Wave on their previous drive. But after Lake Highland Prep failed to pick up a first down, Father Lopez got the ball back on its own 38-yard line without a timeout. It wouldn’t be denied. Watch FHSAA football on NFHS Network Colt Davis hit Adam McCloud on a toe-tap reception down the sideline to put the Green Wave on the edge of the red zone. Davis then ran it 15 yards to Lake Highland Prep’s 6-yard line. Father Lopez spiked it. The Green Wave had already missed three field goals Wednesday night, including one from the same yardage on the previous drive. There were 11 seconds left, so Father Lopez opted to throw a pass to the end zone. McCloud ran a whip route that beat his man, and Davis fired it on target. With the ensuing two-point conversion, Father Lopez led 22-16 with seven seconds left. That’s where

Orlando, FL · 3d

hoodline.com

website

Hagerty Could Leapfrog Lake Brantley in Playoffs Despite 56-0 Blowout Loss

Lake Brantley beat Hagerty by 56 points on October 30, and yet Hagerty could still end up ranked ahead of the Patriots when Florida High School Athletic Association playoff brackets are unveiled Friday. The twist comes courtesy of a new ranking formula in its first season of determining postseason seeding statewide, and it has coaches across Central Florida grumbling about an algorithm most of them don't fully understand.

Altamonte Springs, FL · 3d

nicholsonstudentmedia.com

website

Student Government approves over $18,000 for Pre-Dental Student Association trip to Guatemala

The Student Government Senate approved $18,800 for the Pre-Dental Student Association Thursday night as they passed Fiscal Bill 58-21 in the Charge on Chamber. Fiscal Bill 58-21, which passed on its third and final reading with a 37-0-0 vote, provides $18,800 toward travel costs for 18 PDSA members to participate in a volunteer trip to Guatemala from March 13 to 19, 2027.

Orlando, FL · 4d

Alachua Chronicle

partner publisher · 16.2K followers

UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

UF student Braley Hines earned first place in the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Collegiate Discussion Meet during the organization’s 85th Annual Meeting Oct. 28 in Daytona Beach. The post UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Daytona Beach, FL · 3d

lakeandsumterstyle.com

website

East Ridge Middle Flag Football Wins Back-to-Back Championships

The East Ridge Middle School Spartans capped off another undefeated flag football season Monday night, defeating the Eustis Middle School Mustangs 32-13 to claim their second consecutive championship and extend their winning streak to 24 games. After going undefeated during their 2025 championship run, the Spartans finished 12-0 in 2026,...

Clermont, FL · 5d

The Ledger

partner publisher · 23.7K followers

Lakeland football turns showdown with First Academy into a rout

LAKELAND — Lakeland’s goal for the regular season was to clinch a spot in the Open Division. The Dreadnaughts, holding onto the No. 8 spot entering the game, likely clinched a top-eight finish, and made a loud statement in the process. It was as close to a near-perfect game against an elite opponent that Lakeland could expect as the the Dreadnaughts finished year another game with a running clock. Lakeland’s defense dominated from the start and the Dreadnaughts moved the ball at will en route to a 35-0 victory over Orlando First Academy on Friday night at Bryant Stadium. “Lakeland’s here to stay,” senior defensive lineman Santana Harvey said. “We’re back. It was just another day at the office, and we have to keep working, keep playing and keep doing out job at pactice.” Lakeland won’t know officially if it made the Open Division until the playoff brackets are announced at 5 p.m. on Friday on the FHSAA’s YouTube channel. The performance was a fruition of what Lakeland was building toward all year, beginning with its season-opener against Venice. “We kind of schedule for moments like this,” Frazier said. When we played Venice, that was like a misery stick for

Lakeland, FL · 8d

Destin Log

website

Lakeland, Raines and Venice move into Open Division after Week 11

The MaxPreps rankings overhauled the Florida high school football Open Division once again with its latest rankings. Lakeland, Raines and Venice all moved into the Open Division after Week 11, while The First Academy, Cardinal Newman and Cardinal Mooney dropped out. St. Thomas Aquinas, Columbus, West Boca, Chaminade-Madonna and Miami...

Venice, FL · 5d

mynews13.com

website

Fred Ards anchors Jones football’s Division I-loaded defensive front

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jones High School’s football team is trying to reach the state championship for a third straight season, with its defense line leading the way. The Tigers have been known for prolific offenses in past seasons, but this year’s team is led by its defense, especially the defensive line. The starting group includes Braylon Oits, Noah Robinson, Dajour Webb and Fred Ards, all of whom are committed to playing at Division I schools next year.

Orlando, FL · 7d

fox35orlando.com

website

Brevard Public Schools closes schools over flooding, severe weather

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Brevard Public Schools has closed all schools on Monday due to flooding and severe weather in Central Florida. The school district sent a notice early Monday saying the decision was made to cancel school for the day. "The safety of our students, staff and families is...

Brevard County, FL · 5d

positivelyosceola.com

website

Big Plays, Costly Penalties End St. Cloud’s Playoff Hopes as Bulldogs Fall to Lake Howell in Senior Night Heartbreaker

Big plays and penalties proved too much to overcome as the St. Cloud Bulldogs (6-4) saw their hopes for an “at-large” FHSAA playoff bid come to end with a 37-22 loss to Lake Howell (5-4) during senior night at Tom Gannerelli Field. Quarterback Brycen Mabrey threw for 318...

St Cloud, FL · 7d

theapopkavoice.com

website

Apopka blanks Wekiva 35-0 to claim Mayor’s Cup

Apopka defeated Wekiva 35-0 in the Mayor’s Cup, scoring all five touchdowns before halftime. Jakyvion Kemp surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage in the first quarter, Nyzier Collington scored twice, and the Blue Darters’ defense kept the Mustangs off the scoreboard. The rivalry’s 20th year also featured a personal milestone for Mayor Nick Nesta, who presented his first Mayor’s Cup to Apopka High School.

Apopka, FL · 6d

theapopkavoice.com

website

One trophy, two schools: Apopka, Wekiva meet for Mayor’s Cup

The Wekiva Mustangs will host the Apopka Blue Darters in the annual Mayor’s Cup, bringing students, families, and alumni together for a rivalry rooted in community pride. Wekiva enters at 2-7 after seven straight losses, while Apopka looks to rebound after a 45-13 loss to Lake Mary that ended its playoff hopes. The matchup also marks Mayor Nick Nesta’s first Mayor's Cup, and the Apopka High School graduate praised both schools for representing the city’s heart and spirit.

Apopka, FL · 9d

wruf.com

website

Oak Hall Hopes to Keep Up With Trinity Prep After Losing Two-Way Star

Oak Hall enters its last regular-season football matchup Friday at the Winter Park Trinity Prep Saints with its playoff hopes on the line and a major hole to fill after losing a two-way star to an injury. The Eagles (5-3) are coming off a 39-27 loss to the Monticello Aucilla...

Gainesville, FL · 8d

WSAV News 3

partner publisher · 101.1K followers

Savannah High marching band to perform in Florida

The event will feature 11 southeast high school bands including the Savannah High Marching Blue Jackets.

Savannah, GA · 10d

AL.com

publisher · 285.1K followers

The First Academy vs. Lakeland: Watch Florida high school football showdown live Friday night

The First Academy travels to Lakeland in battle of one-loss heavyweights.

Lakeland, FL · 8d

cfpublic.org

website

Florida education commissioner responds to criticism of proposed science standards

Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack defended the state's proposed science standards against criticism that they sideline evolution and exclude climate change Tuesday during the final stop of a public listening tour in Orange County, at Lake Buena Vista High School. The proposed standards are the state's first comprehensive update to...

Florida · 10d