Pasco County superintendent Kurt Browning announced on Tuesday, he’s planning on getting rid of online school as an option.
“Based on recent positive trends and initial guidance from the state,” said Browning. “The district will not offer the my school online option next school year.”
Pasco County will be the first in the Tampa Bay district to plan a return for classes in the fall since the pandemic started.
Browning is hoping if it’s a success that other schools will reopen in class. Students will still have an option to attain virtual school, but it will not be live and peached by the teachers.
Hillsborough County superintendent Addison Davis also plans on making similar steps, he does not wish to continue live remote courses.
A new bill could crack down on animal cruelty
Allie’s law is a new bill that representatives are trying to push after an incident with an abused terrier that sparked the movement for new animal welfare.
Allie’s law would require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse to law enforcement. This law would also go against any veterinarian professional to be accountable for changing animal medical records covering abuse.
“Allies a cute boston terrier who faced abuse at one pointby her owners and instead of reporting the abuse she was on -I don’t know if it was E-Bay or Craigslist to sell her,” said Florida House of Representatives, Dan Daley.
The bill will expand from, not only pediatricians and other care providers to report the abuse, but veterinarians will now be included.
‘Reckless’ drag racers grow audience in Tampa Bay
Dangerous drag race events are happening in the Tampa Bay district.
“Its not something that should be looked up to or glorified in the car community,” said Car Enthusiast and Mechanic, Chino Montero. “They are extremely reckless and a lot of people have gotten hurt.”
These events are known as “Takeovers”, people who are associated with the car community are against these events that are taking place and risking people’s lives.
“We’re not in support of it,” said Manager of Streetside Classic, Justin Clark. “We’ve actually had to install speed bumps in the back because kids are coming out here all hours of the night and doing doughnuts. It reflects poorly on us because our customers think that we’re doing that in their vehicles when we’re not.”
“Takeovers” happen all over the country and had some serious effects from these events. People reported having serious injuries and even caused death by bystanders and drivers. Not only people have gotten hurt, but businesses have been affected as well.
“Trunk or treat” is what a local church is calling easter this year
This Easter, New life Christian church in Spring Hill is practicing social distancing with a twist.
There is an event that they organized called “Trunk or treat” for families and friends.
Members of the church are going to decorate their cars following the Easter theme and handing out candy to children who are at the event.
The event is free and it will start on April 3 on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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