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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Encourages Students to Apply for USDA Scholarships at Historically Black and Tribal Colleges and Universities

tampafp.com November 13, 2020

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Scholars Programs for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal land-grant colleges and universities. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is encouraging students attending eligible Florida institutions to apply. “With the Florida agriculture industry’s increasing need for professionals skilled in cutting-edge innovation…

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Florida Lottery Reaches $38-Billion In Contributions to Education

tampafp.com November 13, 2020

The Florida Lottery announced its latest transfer to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) has brought its life-to-date education contributions to more than $38-billion over the past 32 years. Since the Lottery’s inception, Florida’s public schools have received more than $20.3 billion, while colleges…

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Pasco County and Citrus County Schools are Open Friday

tampafp.com November 12, 2020

Based on information from Citrus County Emergency Management regarding Hurricane Eta, all Citrus County school campuses and district offices will be open, Friday, November 13th, and resume our normal schedule. This includes all extra-curricular activities, including athletic games and practices. Pasco County schools and offices…

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Tampa Bay Area School Closings For Thursday, Tropical Storm Eta

tampafp.com November 11, 2020

School Districts in Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, and Polk County, have all closed schools for Thursday November 12th, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Eta. Pinellas County Schools said, “Tropical Storm Eta shifted east, strengthened and also significantly increased speed. The storm is now…

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Pasco Schools Warn of Increased and Avoidable COVID cases

tampafp.com November 9, 2020

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – In a video address, Pasco County School Superintendent Kurt Browning warned of school activities’ cancellation if COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “I want to make sure that everyone is aware that we are headed into a challenging time that can force…

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UF/IFAS Extension Florida Farm Labor Education Program, Online in English and Spanish

tampafp.com November 9, 2020

The fall crop season is underway in Florida and over the next few months, an increase in the farm worker population will help plant, maintain, and harvest our crops in the Sunshine State. Agriculture is an essential industry where farmworker safety is paramount to the…

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Hillsborough County to Reopen Some Libraries at 25 Percent Capacity

tampafp.com November 9, 2020

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Fla. – Hillsborough County closed libraries to the public in late March because of concerns over COVID-19 coronavirus. Staff have continued to offer a variety of services from the buildings, and some libraries were used as early voting sites, but public access to…

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Veterans Advocate, Purple Heart Recipient, to Speak at Virtual Saint Leo University Veterans Day Event

tampafp.com November 6, 2020

ST. LEO, Fla. – Elana Duffy knows firsthand the trials of navigating red tape and finding help for veterans. While serving in the U.S. Army on a mission in Iraq in 2005, she was riding in a Humvee when an improvised bomb exploded as the…

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Citrus County Offering FREE Meals For Students, Thanksgiving Break

tampafp.com November 5, 2020

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department is providing Citrus County children with seven days’ worth of lunches, snacks, and dinners to help them through the Thanksgiving break. This FREE drive-thru service applies to all children in the county…

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Flordia offers free internet for students

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Florida and T-Mobile Project 10Million, Provides Internet for 600,000 Families

tampafp.com November 1, 2020

During a meeting last week of the Children and Youth Cabinet, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a Florida statewide partnership with T-Mobile to provide over 600,000 Florida families 100GB of internet per year over the next 5 years. This partnership seeks to ensure Florida families…

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