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Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (640+ words) FILE - An LGBTQ+ rights supporter holds a flag in the hallway outside an Iowa House Judiciary subcommittee hearing, Jan. 31, 2024, at the Statehouse, in Des Moines, Iowa. The decision for now vacates a lower court judge's temporary blocks on the law....
Citrus County students represent at state science fair
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (334+ words) Local students at the 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF). As of the time of writing, I am currently in Lakeland for the 71st State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida (SSEF). We have 10 middle school students representing Citrus…...
CHS speech duo shines at Orlando debate camp
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (198+ words) Ashley Lopez and Louis Alarcon of Citrus High School'attended the Florida Debate Initiative Pro Camp, held from March 20-22 in Orlando.' As the road to the state championships heats up, two of Citrus Speech and Debates finest, Ashley Lopez and Louis…...
Unforgettable adventure as friends navigate España
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (252+ words) Unforgettable adventure as friends navigate Espa'a'chronicleonline.com A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel with some of your closest friends to another country, in our case Espa'a, quickly turned into an unforgettable adventure From navigating security and customs to the chaos of…...
Inverness 5th graders learn about safety
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (498+ words) An Inverness Primary School fifth-grade student shakes hands with Sgt. Jeff Hunter at one of several F.O.C.U.S. graduation ceremonies that take place across the Citrus County School District annually." Fifth-graders at Inverness Primary School got to learn more about stopping crime…...
Classroom iPads are teaching kids the wrong skills
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (310+ words) I'm going to say something from my firsthand experience as a mom: Schools have a terrible track record with screens. It tends to be adoption first, skepticism later (and then only maybe). That's led to a generation of kids being…...
Sign up now for WCSO Citizens Academy program
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (126+ words) Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office? Want to learn how your local law enforcement works to protect and serve our community? The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy is now open for…...
In her own words. Mattie Harrell shares her Sunshine State Scholar experience
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) Mattie Harrell proudly displays the plaque received, honoring her as a Sunshine State Scholar. In her own words Participating in the 2026 Sunshine State Scholars experience was a truly meaningful opportunity that contributed to both my academic and personal growth. Throughout…...
From Wakulla to Washington, D.C. Youth voices rise through 4-H leadership
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (653+ words) Caden Gruebel and Emily Zak display their Presenter Workshop Certificates. Emily Zak and Caden Gruebel present their podcast seminar before a packed audience composed of fellow 4-H members from across the country. Caden Gruebel and Emily Zak interview Jill Bramble,…...
Mattie Harrell named 2026 Sunshine State Scholar
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (309+ words) Mattie Harrell (center) is flanked by her parents Greg and Lori as she has been named a Sunshine State Scholar inductee. Wakulla High School proudly recognizes junior Mattie Harrell as this year's Sunshine State Scholar, an honor that celebrates Florida's…...