Amanda Claire Curcio
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Little Rock, AR, United States
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Teen fails to make cheerleader, threatens to sue
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A girl not chosen to be a high school cheerleader has threatened legal action against the school district if she isn't put on the team. → Read More
Teen fails to make cheerleader, threatens to sue
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A girl not chosen to be a high school cheerleader has threatened legal action against the school district if she isn't put on the team. → Read More
Teen fails to make cheerleader, threatens to sue
At stake is a trip to the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando. → Read More
Student veterans can gain opportunities through legislative fellowship
Fellows will address issues affecting veterans in their communities and meet with members of Congress during an annual national conference. → Read More
Death toll revised to 4 in Fla. bus-semi crash
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Death toll revised to 4 in Fla. bus-semi crash
Authorities say confusion at the scene led to an initially higher count of fatalities. → Read More
Gay couple crowned prom queen, king wants to raise awareness to LGBTQ issues
“I needed someone in my life to show me that it would work out — when I was first going through this years ago. But I didn’t have that.” → Read More
Pons to weigh in on school start times issue
After examining its recommendations, Superintendent Jackie Pons likely will ask the task force to bring a proposal on delaying high school start times before the board. → Read More
Student looks to expand Teens and the Law program
Zenani D. Johnson has created a fundraising site to help expand a program that encourages teens to have better interactions with law enforcement. → Read More
Reviving chivalry: Students don ties, help peers
Ewell Carter, instructor and coach at Rickards High School instructor, created a Gentlemen's Club, where young men learn how to participate in positive behaviors. → Read More
Lawmakers approve follow-up audit of LCS
Legislators approved to move forward with a follow-up audit of the district, mostly focusing on its construction and contract practices. → Read More
Lawmakers to consider follow-up audit of LCS
On Monday, the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee will hear a request to conduct a follow-up audit of Leon County Schools. → Read More
Black Friday shopping in Tallahassee
Follow two of our reporters as they shop on Black Friday in Tallahassee → Read More
ASL classes offer hands-on learning, deaf culture awareness
Godby High School recently started offering American Sign Language classes to students as a foreign language elective. → Read More
LCS considers pushing back high school start times
A majority of teens are sleep deprived, which negatively affects their health and academic performance, research shows. LCS is now considering pushing back high school start times. → Read More
Au revoir French class? Coding could replace foreign languages
Local educators, officials, computer experts and students discuss a bill that would mandate students take two years of coding to be eligible to receive the state's Bright Futures scholarships, replacing the program's foreign language requirement. → Read More
Service set for Rhea Chiles, widow of former governor
A service celebrating the life of Rhea Chiles, beloved widow of former Gov. Lawton Chiles, has been set for Monday at Faith Presbyterian Church. → Read More
'I've lived a long life,' WWII vet reflects on experiences
Crawfordville resident Edmond Stearman, who served in the U.S Navy during WWII, shares his experiences about the war in the Pacific, including Iwo Jima. → Read More
Students say ‘thank you’ to veterans
Leon County students work together to honor veterans for the Veterans Day holiday, and the remainder of the school year. → Read More
Community schools group consider hiring planner
The community schools panel met at City Hall on Monday to discuss hiring a planner to streamline their efforts. → Read More