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Science
100 days underwater: USF record-breaking researcher to resurface Friday
Manatee County
Beloved Manatee County PE teacher dies following St. Pete crash
Jeffrey Wilson's wife, Ariane, was also hit in the accident, a spokesperson for the school district said. However, she was released from the hospital.
Animals
Florida MMA fighter wrestles 10-foot alligator outside Jacksonville elementary school
Mike Dragich who's also an FWC alligator trapper captured the 10-foot gator with a crowd watching Sunday night.
Education
Hillsborough County students to be honored with laptops, scholarships for perfect attendance
The seven students are receiving a $500 scholarship from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.
Education
Graduate certificate program in artificial intelligence to be offered soon at USF
The new graduate AI program is for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.
Community
61-year-old woman earns high school diploma 43 years later
Teresa Ramirez graduated high school 43 years after having to drop out.
Forever Family
Former foster youth overcomes challenges to earn her college degree
From child welfare to college graduate, 23-year-old Michelle Calleros wants to inspire others from a similar background.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Hernando County
48 Hernando County teachers resign, retire at conclusion of school year
It comes after ongoing controversy, including a teacher showing her class a Disney movie that had a gay character.
Sarasota County
Shortage of daycares in South Sarasota County raises concern among parents
Waitlists have forced families to make changes at home.
People
8th grader walks 6.5 miles to attend graduation at Harris-Stowe State University
Fourteen-year-old Xavier Jones walked 6.5 miles from north St. Louis to Harris Stowe State University to attend his eighth grade graduation.
Local News
Largo teen wins National Spelling Bee, going out on top after up-and-down spelling career
The 14-year-old won a $50,000 cash prize after coming out on top.
Manatee County
Beloved Manatee County PE teacher dies following St. Pete crash
Jeffrey Wilson's wife, Ariane, was also hit in the accident, a spokesperson for the school district said. However, she was released from the hospital.
Animals
Florida MMA fighter wrestles 10-foot alligator outside Jacksonville elementary school
Mike Dragich who's also an FWC alligator trapper captured the 10-foot gator with a crowd watching Sunday night.
Education
Hillsborough County students to be honored with laptops, scholarships for perfect attendance
The seven students are receiving a $500 scholarship from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.
Education
Graduate certificate program in artificial intelligence to be offered soon at USF
The new graduate AI program is for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.
Community
61-year-old woman earns high school diploma 43 years later
Teresa Ramirez graduated high school 43 years after having to drop out.
Forever Family
Former foster youth overcomes challenges to earn her college degree
From child welfare to college graduate, 23-year-old Michelle Calleros wants to inspire others from a similar background.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Hernando County
48 Hernando County teachers resign, retire at conclusion of school year
It comes after ongoing controversy, including a teacher showing her class a Disney movie that had a gay character.
Sarasota County
Shortage of daycares in South Sarasota County raises concern among parents
Waitlists have forced families to make changes at home.
People
8th grader walks 6.5 miles to attend graduation at Harris-Stowe State University
Fourteen-year-old Xavier Jones walked 6.5 miles from north St. Louis to Harris Stowe State University to attend his eighth grade graduation.
Local News
Largo teen wins National Spelling Bee, going out on top after up-and-down spelling career
The 14-year-old won a $50,000 cash prize after coming out on top.
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