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Duke Energy wants to exclude Florida Rising from data center hearings Duke is arguing that Florida Rising should…
FUEL A FREE ADMISSION: Kids can read for a free air show ticket | Port Charlotte News
Through the program’s Earn Your Wings Reading Challenge, local children can complete an aviation-themed reading challenge to earn…
Local experts discuss the importance of reading as students head back to school
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – As kids settle back into the school routine, experts say turning the page on…
Independent bookstores find success in Tampa
Book + Bottle bookstore party. By: Josh Holton (7/22/23) Listen: Over the past 6 years, the United States…
St. Pete rolls out America250 celebration ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
St. Petersburg is rolling out a series of free events and activities to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The initiative…
‘If You Give a Child a Book’ provides over 600 students with free books
NORTHWEST TALLAHASSEE, FL — Students at Riley Elementary selected 4 free books each through the annual Give a…
From Cuba to New Tampa, a life shaped by discipline and music | News
NEW TAMPA — There wasn’t time for dreaming about the future when Dr. Judith Jain, founder and executive…
Young children build reading skills during 13th Annual Independent Bookstore Day
MIDTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL — Families gathered at Midtown Reader in Tallahassee on Saturday morning to celebrate the 13th…
2026 Lee County Golden Apple Teacher: Quinn Schnabel
At Diplomat Middle School in Cape Coral, language Arts teacher Quinn Schnabel is a familiar face. This marks…
Orlando Family stage to host inaugural Florida Children’s Book Festival
Orlando Family stage to host inaugural Florida Children’s Book Festival The inaugural festival will be held from 9…
WCTV, Midtown Reader raise funds to boost literacy in Title I schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – WCTV is partnering with Midtown Reader for another year of Let’s Read, an initiative…
Lanetra Bennett reads ‘Corduroy’ as part of the ‘Let’s Read’ initiative from Midtown Reader in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – WCTV needs your help to promote literacy among children in the capital city. This…