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Executive Secretary, Ivette Garcia, Named 2013 School-Related Employee of the Year

Ivette Garcia was recently named the 2013 School-Related Employee of the Year for Seminole County Public Schools.

MEAC Hoops Tourney run ends prematurely for both B-CU teams

Bethune-Cookman (12-17) jumped out to a 4-0 lead to start the game, getting early baskets but DSU quickly answered with a 6-0 run of its own to take the lead, which never got above four for the Hornets in the opening half.

Dr. Phillips Men’s Weightlifting takes Metro West Championship

The spring sports season's first Metro West Conference Championship belongs to DP Men's Weightlifting.

DP Water Polo teams hammer West Orange; Men’s Lax shuts out Lake Minneola

Fresh off a solid showing at the St. Andrew's tournament in Boca Raton, Women's Water Polo came out firing in the first of a five-game week with a 19-1 blasting of host West Orange.

All is not well at Valencia College as Trustee Chair Questions Transparency

All is not well between Valencia College Sandy Shugart and Bertica Cabrera Morris, Chairwoman of the College's Board of Trustees.

Blackstone Announces $1.4M grant for UCF Entrepreneurship Program

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced a $1.4 million grant to expand its campus entrepreneurship program, Blackstone LaunchPad to Central Florida.

OCPS Administrator Receives Distinguished Apple Award

Maurice Draggon, instructional design administrator, of the Orange County Public Schools, has been selected to receive a 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator Award. Draggon works with educators across the district to successfully implement technology in their classrooms.

FCRA Slams “Sham” School Closings in Brevard County

The Florida Civil Rights Association (FCRA) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the closure of three schools in Brevard County, the group announced Monday.

This…is…SPARTA! B-CU squads suffer road sweep at Norfolk State

Once again, it was ladies first with regards to setting the tone - Norfolk State downed the Lady Wildcats 67-40 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game in Echols Hall.

Westridge Middle Snags OCPS 2014 Teacher of the Year

The 2014 Orange County Teacher of the Year is Westridge Middle School teacher, Dorina Sackman.

House Speaker Weatherford Slams Florida’s 12th University

House Speaker Will Weatherford R-Wesley Chapel), blasted the proposed Florida Polytechnic University, the $100 million disaster that is being built, saying the new school should perhaps be linked to one outside the state of Florida.

B-CU hoops teams exact revenge on Savannah State

This game was a far cry from the last home showing for the ladies of Maroon and Gold.

Orange County Students Honored Nationwide for Volunteer Work

Tiffany Tang from Cypress Creek High was selected as a Distinguished Finalist Award recipient and Merrie Grace Harding from Boone High School was awarded a Certificate of Excellence.

UCF, Hitt Sued Over Public Records, Closed Hazing Hearings

Knightsnews.com has filed a lawsuit against the University of Central Florida and President John Hitt, charging that the school has refused to provide public records in response to requests and convened hazing hearings behing closed doors.

Wildcats Survive late SCSU Rally in 85-75 win

After the dust cleared, it was time to break out the brooms in historic Richard V. Moore gymnasium as the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats handled a late rally by South Carolina State for an 85-75 victory.

HBCUs: Home Depot Kicks Off ‘Retool Your School Campus’ Program

The Home Depot has kicked-off of its fourth annual Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program for Historically Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

UCF Suspends Greek Life Due to Alcohol, Hazing

The University of Central Florida has stopped Greek Life activities in order to work with fraternities and sororities on addressing alcohol and hazing issues, the school said on Wednesday.

West Orange High School JROTC gets Top Marks from Air University

The Air Force Junior ROTC instructors and cadets of West Orange High School have earned the highest rating from the United States Department of the Air Force Air University, in a recent evaluation.

DP Baseball edges DeLand in Season Opener; Men’s Weightlifting crushes Olympia, Evans

Jakob Probst scored the game-winning run off a wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the DP Baseball team a close 1-0 victory over DeLand in their season opener.

It’s Baack: Parent Trigger Bill Resurfaces

An education bill that sharply divided the caucus in 2012 and which could potentially spark a renewed fight over how big of a say parents should have in school overhauls, has been revived by a Republican senator.

Department of Education Launches College Scorecard

Today the U.S. Department of Education released an interactive College Scorecard, which provides students and families the critical information they need to make smart decisions about where to enroll for higher education.

Dr. Phillips Men’s Tennis stays perfect

Men’s Tennis swept host Jones and surrendered just one game in a quick 7-0 victory over the Tigers en route to their third consecutive victory to open the season.

NCCU Eagles soar over Wildcats 81-75, complete Season Sweep

The State of North Carolina has not been very hospitable to the B-CU Wildcats. First, they were bashed by the Aggies in Greensboro on Saturday, then they traveled 55 minutes to get thrashed (literally), by the Eagles of North Carolina Central University in an 81-75 spanking.

Five finalists selected for 2014 OCPS Teacher of the Year

The field is down to five for Orange County Public Schools 2014 Teacher of the Year.

Aggies snatch some get-back, bash Cats 65-55

One thing about playing in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is, revenge on home court is a bitch!

Senators Question Proposed $15 Million Set-Aside for UF

Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee today, questioned Gov. Rick Scott's $15 million set-aside for the University of Florida, to help in its quest to become a Top 10 university.

Auto Tech High School Students to Participate in STEM Day

Students in the auto technology programs at Lake Mary and St. Cloud High Schools will visit Universal Technical Institute to participate in a STEM programming day, February 7, as part of Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s “Job Shadow” event.

African-Americans Fail to Apply for Scholarships, Financial Assistance

Several companies and organizations, nationwide, are donating monies for scholarship use to African-Americans, many of which are not been taken up because of lack of interest.

Dr. Phillips Women’s Basketball trounces Cypress Creek to reach District Championship

Despite playing with an abridged roster for Tuesday night's District Semifinal, Dr. Phillips Women's Basketball utilized its available set of weaponry in a 72-18 thrashing of Cypress Creek.

Dr. Phillips Men’s Basketball wins 4th consecutive Metro title; Johnson commits to Florida

For three quarters against visiting Jones last night, the Panthers and Tigers appeared evenly matched.