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Bay News 9
A+ Teacher shows students importance of fitness and sportsmanship
TAMPA, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher takes physical education class to the next level. Coach Kenny Jackson teaches physical education at Westchase Elementary and leads an after-school club. He’s been teaching there for 11 years. Do you have a teacher in your life who goes above...
Tampa Bay Times
University of Tampa names notable interim president
The big story: The University of Tampa landed a noted leader with significant experience to run the school while it seeks its next permanent president. Harris Pastides, who served 11 years as University of South Carolina president, will move into the interim president role during the fall 2026 semester. He steps in after the unexpected resignation of Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg a week ago.
hoodline.com
Goddard School Opens in Wimauma, Betting Big on a Fast-Growing Suburb
A new early-childhood education franchise is coming soon to one of Hillsborough County's fastest-growing communities. The Goddard School plans to open its first Wimauma location in late October, bringing an inquiry-based learning program to a town that has been adding rooftops and residents at a rapid clip. The Goddard School...
Bay News 9
Tampa technical institute expands bilingual health care career training
TAMPA, Fla. — Aguilas International Technical Institute has opened a larger facility in Tampa, expanding bilingual career training for students pursuing work in health care. The school offers courses in English and Spanish, with leaders saying the expansion is intended to remove barriers for Spanish-speaking students while helping meet demand for health care workers.
Tampa Bay Times
Hillsborough College outlines plan to relocate classes while Rays build stadium
Operations at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus will be split between three locations during construction of a Tampa Bay Rays stadium and new college buildings, according to a plan shared with faculty and staff during an internal meeting on Tuesday.
Tallahassee Democrat
Herald-Tribune
Week 10 Football: Riverview, Palmetto, Venice, Cardinal Mooney among winners
A roundup of Sarasota and Manatee area high school football games played on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Riverview 62, Sarasota 34 Gabe Halperin knows about redemption. He felt it in about 15 minutes. With under seven minutes left in the third quarter, the senior running back fumbled. Sarasota recovered it at Riverview's 34-yard line, and Sailor quarterback Hudson West capitalized on the opportunity, ending the drive with a 14-yard passing touchdown to receiver Evan Larrick. The score was tied at 34. But Halperin also plays on defense. And the middle linebacker made up for the fumble by the end of the quarter. He not only picked off West, but he also returned it 70 yards to the Sarasota 10. "I saw Hudson just looking right at my eyes," Halperin said. "It was basically telegraphical. I just caught the ball and took off." It was the turning point in an otherwise close game. Running back Justin Flores ran it in, and the Sailors didn't score for the rest of the game. Riverview defeated Sarasota 62-34 at Cleland Stadium, marking its 15th straight win against the Sailors. Riverview (7-2) hasn't lost to its cross-town rival since 2011, and scored 28 unanswered points