Gov. Desantis good afternoon. This morning, i had the opportunity to pay a visit to the state board of education meeting. I know there is a lot that we are dealing with in regard to the coronavirus. And rightfully so. It was an opportunity to reflect on some achievements that we have achieved in florida, recently, particularly with our teacher pay increase, and expanding scholarships for low income kids. So we are proud of the work that has been done. We want that to make a difference in the future. We know parents had a lot of have a lot of angst about the situation generally. And of course, what will happen with the school year. I know we have 67 Different School boards, School Districts looking at their particular circumstances. For me, i think one of the Core Principles is that parents have to have the ability to opt for the type of learning that they think is important. If they are more comfortable in a Distance Learning environment, they need to have that choice. I know a lot of
And rightfully so. It was an opportunity to reflect on some achievements that we have achieved in florida, recently, particularly with our teacher pay increase, and expanding scholarships for low income kids. So we are proud of the work that has been done. We want that to make a difference in the future. We know parents had a lot of have a lot of angst about the situation generally. And of course, what will happen with the school year. I know we have 67 Different School boards, School Districts looking at their particular circumstances. For me, i think one of the Core Principles is that parents have to have the ability to opt for the type of learning that they think is important. If they are more comfortable in a Distance Learning environment, they need to have that choice. I know a lot of different issues related to how schools will operate. We see the epidemic have a different shape have a different shade in different counties. Ultimately, the parent is in the best position to make d
Dealers. Gov. Desantis good afternoon. This morning, i had an opportunity to pay a visit to the state board of education meeting. I know there is a lot that we are dealing with in regard to the coronavirus. It was an opportunity to reflect on some achievements that we have achieved in florida, recently, particularly with peach or teacher pay increase and expanding scholarships for low income kids. So we are proud of the work that has been done. We want that to make a difference in the future. We know parents had a lot of angst about the situation generally. And of course, what will happen with the school year. I know we have 67 Different School boards, School Districts looking at their particular circumstances. For me, i think one of my Core Principles is that parents have to have the ability to opt for the type of learning that they think is important. If they are more comfortable in a Distance Learning environment, they need to have that choice. I know a lot of different issues relat
A tragic update, in the crash involving two bay area teachers. One of those teachers. Has now passed away. And charges against the . Other driver. Has now been upgraded. Caroline sine died from her injuries on monday. Sean hankins is in critical condition. They both taught music at several the couple was returning home from a date late saturday night, when police say they were hit by a drunk driver in pinellas park. Detectives say that driver. 31year old bryce mccloud. Ran a red light and hit the couples car. Bryce mccloud was arrested for dui with serious bodily injury. Turns out hes been convicted of driving under the influece once before. Seans parents want to know why he was allowed . Back behind the wheel in the first place mccloud is being held on 50thousand dollars bond. If he makes bail, hell be required to wear a gps bracelet and ankle device that monitors alcohol in take. Today in punta gorda a 73 year old woman will be laid to rest. Exactly one . Week after she was killed, d
Everybody, it will be mostly sunny. Still, rain chances are going down. Back to about 30 for later this afternoon. I mean, solidly back to lower 90s for high temperatures and the rest of the weekend outlook in a few minutes. Vanessa roads look good. Were checking out Pinellas County along 275. Light volumes out there as you would expect this time of morning. If youre heading into the hudson area, a crash, unsure of lane blockage but use caution you know. Walter around 2 00 this morning, gunshots rang out near an apartment complex in tampa. Happened at 1100 block of west nassau street. Jennifer ken is might have with more on this. Good morning, ken. Reporter shot to death in the middle of the night but this is heart wrenching. The reason being is that neighbors are telling me this young man was less than 21 years old. As you said before, it started tampa police get calls from a number of rns in the complex you see behind me, saying someone has been shot. I heard gunshots ring out. The c