Wakulla Springs
EDUCATION
‘Setting kids up for success’: The Shoes 4 School giveaway helps students start school on the right foot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Back-to-school season is in full swing across the Big Bend, and several organizations, community groups and churches are ensuring local kids are set up for success this school year. The seventh Annual Shoes 4 School giveaway is scheduled for August 11 at 8 a.m. in the...
Local superintendents react to 2023-2024 district school grades
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Department of Education released school district grades Wednesday, leaving some local school officials optimistic with the improvements they’ve seen in their district. “Seeing us get this A, I knew it was coming,” Pineview Elementary School parent Nacoyia Sproles said. Pineview went from...
Something Good: Florida State University School teacher 2025 Teacher of the Year Finalist
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida State University School teacher is one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year Award!. Samantha Nelson is a fifth-grade science teacher and an FSU grad. More good news:. She and the other four finalists also got $20,000. The gala is happening...
Florida Tech, Three Additional Florida Universities Launch Joint Effort to Boost Space Manufacturing
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In an ambitious move to support the rapidly expanding space manufacturing sector, Florida Tech and three additional Florida universities have joined forces to establish the Center for Science, Technology and Advanced Research in Space, or C-STARS. Researchers from Florida Tech, the University...
FAMU Announces a Record $112M in Research Awards, $72.6M in R&D Spending
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Professor Odemari Mbuya, Ph.D., secured a $4.9M USDA grant for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of industrial hemp. Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a record $112.4 million in research awards during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., a scientist and principal...
Nine FAMU SJGC Students Awarded Inaugural Winning Foundation Housing Scholarships
Nine Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) students are the recipients of inaugural Winning Foundation housing scholarships. The scholarships are designed to pay for housing during summer internships or on-campus or off campus housing for student-athletes and College of Education and SJGC students. Created by...
FSU IN PARIS: International students gather to watch Olympics opening ceremony
There are 26 current or former student-athletes are competing at the summer Olympics in Paris. Florida State students gathered at the Center for Global Engagement Friday to watch the opening ceremony.
State denies discrimination against FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an...
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Monesia Brown and the reappointment of Jonathan Kilpatrick and Frank “Monte” Stevens to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees. Monesia Brown. Brown is the Vice President of Government Relations at North Highland. She previously served as...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.