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Herald-Tribune

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Herald-Tribune midseason football player, coach awards and rankings

With half of the high school football season finished, it's time to look at player, coach and team standings. Here are the Herald-Tribune's midseason football awards. Watch Florida HS football games live on NFHS Network Stats and team records are through Sept. 18 . MIDSEASON CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dorien Jones, Venice Jones — a three-star senior running back committed to FIU — has 590 yards and 14 touchdowns on 81 carries, averaging 118 yards per game and 7.3 yards per carry through midseason. In Week 1, Jones had five touchdowns and 170 yards behind 20 carries in Venice's 42-34 overtime win against Rabun Gap (Georgia) , scoring both the overtime touchdown that gave Venice the lead and the two-point conversion. Against Lakeland in Week 3, Venice escaped in double overtime with a 32-25 win. He had 27 carries for 250 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Again, Jones not only scored the touchdown to give Venice the lead, but he also muscled in the 2-point try. Jones has been invaluable this season for a Venice squad working to make Florida's first-ever Open Division, an eight-team bracket made up of the top teams regardless of class. Hudson West, Sarasota West

Venice, FL · 09-25

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Pinellas County Shines on The Voice

A Pinellas County high school alumni took to the stage and shut it down with a 4 chair turn on the voice. Lexi Stephens, 23, a Palm Harbor University High School class of 2021 graduate, dazzled judges on NBC’s reality series, The Voice, on Tuesday evening, turning all four of their chairs to vote her through the next round. For her audition, Lexi sang “Die On This Hill” by Sienna Spiro, leaving all four judges in awe. Lexi had a tough choice to make in choosing a judge between Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah. Watch the video below to see her stunning performance and which judge she chose.

Pinellas County, FL · 09-24

Tampa Bay Times

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Here’s what Tampa Bay school districts approved in this year’s budgets

Earlier this month, Tampa Bay school districts approved their final budgets for the current school year, allocating more than $8.2 billion in general funds across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Pinellas County, FL · 09-24

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Pinellas County high school grad dazzles judges on Season 30 of ‘The Voice’

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County high school alumni is taking the stage and appearing on Season 30 of The Voice. Lexi Stephens, 23, a Palm Harbor University High School class of 2021 graduate, dazzled judges on NBC’s reality series, The Voice, on Tuesday evening, turning all four of their chairs to vote her through the next round.

Pinellas County, FL · 09-24

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Tampa Bay Elementary cafeteria manager saves choking student

TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa Bay elementary school cafeteria manager is being hailed as a hero after using life-saving skills he learned decades ago to rescue a student who was choking. The incident took place last Wednesday during the lunch rush at Lynch Elementary School in St. Petersburg. Jacob Moss,...

St. Petersburg, FL · 09-24

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Parents push back against Pinellas school closures

During Tuesday's school board meeting, more than 30 speakers voiced concerns over Pinellas County Public Schools' plans to either close or merge seven schools due to enrollment declines. A majority were parents of students from Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School, a top-ranking school that prides itself on its tight-knit community...

Pinellas County, FL · 09-23

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Pasco school officials adding miles of needed sidewalks near schools

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — In an effort to increase safety near area schools, Pasco County is installing nearly 13 miles of sidewalks. Parents and school officials have stressed the need for sidewalks in some areas near busy streets. Parent Erica Galloway said getting students to and from school safety is the top priority.

Pasco County, FL · 09-25

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Preparing kids for kindergarten

The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County held it's annual summit. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Tampa, FL · 09-24

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Florida education commissioner calls for broader school book reviews, singles out Hillsborough County

Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack is calling on school districts to proactively review library and classroom books rather than waiting for parents to file objections. Mack specifically points to Hillsborough County, where parents have repeatedly raised concerns about books they say contain sexually explicit material. The commissioner recommends districts compare...

Florida · 09-25

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State education commissioner tells Hillsborough County schools more needs to be done to remove 'inappropriate' books

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida's commissioner of education is calling out Hillsborough County for the way the school district has handled book bans. In a memo sent out to Florida superintendents, Commissioner Dr. Henry Mack reminded districts of their responsibility to clean up content in their libraries. Mack issued his directive weeks after the state released its 2025-26 challenge and removal list of books.

Hillsborough County, FL · 09-24

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State challenges Hillsborough school library books

A new directive from Florida’s Education Commissioner could mean more library books could get a second look even if nobody has complained about them locally. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.

Florida · 09-25

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Hillsborough College urged to pause Dale Mabry campus demolition

TAMPA, Fla. — Community members are urging Hillsborough College to delay demolition planned for its Dale Mabry Campus as part of the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed $2.3 billion ballpark project. Seven speakers addressed the college’s district board of trustees at Wednesday's meeting, asking the college not to move...

Tampa, FL · 09-24

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Board asks for new school closure alternatives as Pinellas delays community meetings

LARGO, Fla. — Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said the district will postpone the second round of community meetings on proposed school closures until after an Oct. 6 School Board workshop, giving board members more time to review the recommendations and feedback from families. Each school on the...

Pinellas County, FL · 09-23

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Pinellas County high school graduate turns 4 chairs on 'The Voice'

Pinellas County, FL · 09-23

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida’s high schoolers deserve protection from nicotine addiction | Column

As a high school reading teacher in Tampa Bay, I spend every day thinking about my students’ futures. My job is to help students become stronger readers, more confident learners and young adults prepared for whatever comes after graduation. Teachers take great delight in our students’ success, and we work hard to remove barriers that stand in their way.

Florida · 09-24

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Saint Leo University Introduces Florida’s First Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Degree

ST. LEO, Fla. (September 22, 2026) – What if a bachelor’s degree didn’t have to take four years? Saint Leo University is putting that question into practice with the introduction of its Reduced-Hour Bachelor of Business Analytics, making Saint Leo the first university in Florida to offer an accredited bachelor’s degree requiring 93 credit hours — a full year less than the traditional 120-credit model.

St Leo, FL · 09-24

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Hillsborough County schools called out in FDOE letter about inappropriate books

A letter was sent out to Florida district schools on Thursday condemning some reading material available in libraries and classrooms, calling them "insufficient" with state law.

Hillsborough County, FL · 09-24

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UTampa removes policy banning student involvement in 'unrecognized groups'

A portion of The University of Tampa's student code of conduct is drawing criticism from a national civil liberties group that defends free speech on college campuses. The nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) sent a letter to the office of the president on Sept. 11, questioning an amended university policy that bans student involvement in "unrecognized" groups on campus.

Tampa, FL · 09-23

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Hillsborough school food pantries help families and students succeed

WIMAUMA, Fla. — A program that started in just eight Hillsborough County Schools is now helping provide millions of meals to families across the county. The Feeding Minds School Pantry Program is a collaboration between Feeding Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County Homeless and Community services, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, and Hillsborough County Schools. It provides free groceries to families at participating schools, making food easier to access.

Hillsborough County, FL · 09-24