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Program hits capacity as teen summer job searches surge
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (498+ words) TAMPA, Fla. -- As summer begins, thousands of teenagers across the Tampa Bay area are searching for seasonal employment opportunities. One of the region's most popular youth workforce programs, Career Source Tampa Bay's Summer P. A. Y. S. (Preparing Area Youth to Succeed) initiative, has…...
As Florida faces nursing shortage, students get hands-on experience at USF
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (628+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " This week, high school students in Tampa put on scrubs and immersed themselves in the world of nursing. This free opportunity was through the Pepin Family USF Nursing Pathway Summer Program. This exposed students to the field, while…...
UTampa student works to combat lifeguard shortage trend
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (359+ words) CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. " As summer crowds flock to beaches and pools across the Tampa Bay area, some local agencies are still working to fill lifeguard positions amid an ongoing nationwide shortage. On Clearwater Beach, Beach Lifeguard Manager Patrick Brafford says…...
Lutz residents to push back on proposed private school
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) LUTZ, Fla. "The proposed building of a private school in Lutz has worried some of the people who live nearby. Demelza Hays said construction of the school goes against the semi-rural nature of their community. Now, she and her neighbors…...
Florida Polytechnic University celebrates potential state budget win
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (278+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. "Florida Polytechnic University is celebrating a big win from this year's state budget legislative special session. In the budget, which was passed by the Legislature in late May, the university secured $19 million in state funding to support student…...
Southside St. Pete school celebrates 100 years
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (439+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. "A popular school in South St. Pete is celebrating 100 years this week. Those who attended the school over the years say the history of the building is only part of the story. For Joe Mc Coy, you…...
A+ Teacher helps students learn life skills
1+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. " Krystal Woodley teaches students with special needs at Cypress Creek High School in a four-year program. The students, ages 18 to 22, learn life skills they'll use once they graduate from the program. Woodley has been teaching her six…...
Bay area parent shares how summer camp costs are impacting her family
1+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " The prices of everything, from gas to food, are affecting us all." Some families are also dealing with higher prices for summer camps for their kids. Lauren Yeager is both a mom and a business owner. She…...
After nearly 70 years, Cross Bayou Elementary permanently closes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (380+ words) PINELLAS PARK, Fla. " After students leave their final day of school Thursday, Cross Bayou Elementary school in Pinellas Park will permanently close. Teachers and parents worked hard to make their student's final days at Cross Bayou special, with events that…...
Jadon Wilson excels in classroom, student government, and on the tennis court
1+ week, 6+ day ago (400+ words) WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. " Spectrum Bay News 9 is recognizing four amazing students from across the Tampa Bay area. Each Spectrum Scholar receives a $1, 000 scholarship. Here, we're featuring Jadon Wilson, who just graduated from Wesley Chapel High School. Wilson not only finds…...