Education

A group of students writing notes in class.

2 weeks ago

Beyond Campus: Study Spots in the 352

From cozy coffeehouses and elegant tea rooms to quiet public libraries, these off-campus study spots across North Central Florida offer students comfortable places to focus, recharge and tackle everything from homework to group projects.

A dimly lit, cozy dorm room with decorations.

2 weeks ago

Dorm Sweet Dorm: Affordable Places to Shop for College Move-in Essentials in the 352

From thrift stores to discount furniture retailers, these local businesses across the 352 can help students furnish their dorms and apartments without stretching their budgets.

Children with backpacks stand near a yellow school bus on the first day of school.

3 weeks ago

Back-to-School Events in the 352 to Get Ready for the New School Year

From free backpacks and school supplies to health screenings, family activities and community resources, North Central Florida is gearing up for the new school year with a variety of back-to-school events.

A board with flyers in it stands in playground with and open field, paved pathway and trees around it.

3 weeks ago

After the Bell: After-School Programs and Activities for Families and Students in the 352

From tutoring and mentorship to recreation and youth development, these local after-school programs give students a safe place to learn, play and grow after the school day ends.

News

3 days ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

3 days ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

4 days ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

4 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

5 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.