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St. Johns County cultural organizations take a hit from governor's veto of arts programs
While many good things emerged from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of the state's $116.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, vetoes negatively impacted St. Johns County's cultural and organizations and events, including those in St. Augustine. According to a news release from the St. Johns County Cultural Council, the...
Florida blue chip edge rusher Trenton Henderson sets pair of in-state visits
A top football recruit in the nation's 2026 class enters his junior season with two programs fresh on his mind. Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic edge rusher Trenton Henderson, who is the cycle's No. 29 overall prospect and No. 4 player at his position, is set for back-to-back in-state visits. The 6-foot-4,...
A+ Teacher makes summer learning fun through phonics
BRANDON, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher spent her summer making a difference at Kingswood Elementary School. Jaymie Martinez loves using phonics to help her students learn. She taught first graders this summer. What You Need To Know. Jaymie Martinez is this week's A+ TEacher. A 10-year veteran...
Challenges loom for new school year in Tampa Bay districts
The big story: Longtime Hillsborough County educator Van Ayres is about to embark on his second year leading Florida’s third-largest school district. He’s got several challenges ahead, including the potential loss of more students to voucher programs and more teachers to neighboring districts that pay better. Yet Ayres...
Beal signed as UDFA by Tampa Bay Rays
TAMPA, Fla. – Fresno State right-handed pitcher Noah Beal has been signed by the Tampa Bay Rays as an undrafted free agent. Beal spent one season with the Diamond 'Dogs, making 16 starts and earning a 4-4 record. In his time at Fresno State, Beal struck out a team-leading...
St. Pete youth sports programs get a boost from Clearwater
Established in 1966 and incorporated six years later, Clearwater For Youth is growing in a southward direction. CFY, as it’s better known, supports 18 Pinellas County youth athletic programs – and the name has been quietly, unofficially changed to CFY Pinellas. On July 11, the nonprofit organization announced...
Lower rain chances on Wednesday with afternoon storms tracking west
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday's rain chances will be lower than usual for mid-July, with just 30% coverage, mainly affecting Marion, Flagler, and Alachua counties. Most areas around Orlando and east of the beaches are expected to stay dry. Typical summer rain chances return on Thursday, with around 60% coverage each...
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
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