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Lee Health Foundation Hires Kayla Reiter - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lee Health Foundation welcomes Kayla Reiter as marketing communication coordinator. In this role, Reiter supports the Foundation’s marketing and communication strategy by helping tell meaningful stories that connect donors to […]
Sarah Seeherman, DO, Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Board-certified family medicine physician Sarah Seeherman, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Seeherman completed her family medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas […]
UHealth Expands Presence with New UHealth North Miami Location - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Top row (l-r): Dr. Danny Abouekde, Dr. Martin Drost, Dr. Jonathan Pomper Bottom row (l-r) Dr. Leilany Irizarry-Colon, Dr. Jane Cohen The University of Miami Health System is expanding […]
Lee Health Announces Executive Leadership Promotions - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lee Health is proud to announce several executive leadership promotions that will help guide the health system as it continues to expand access to high-quality care across Southwest Florida. The […]
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Schneider Joins HCA Florida Healthcare - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida Broward Cardiology announce the addition of Kevin M. Schneider, D.O., an interventional cardiologist, to the physician team. Dr. Schneider is a board-certified in […]
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Welcomes Head and Neck Surgeon - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Sara A. Sun, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck cancers and other surgical conditions […]
Sarah Talebagha, MD, Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Talebagha practiced with […]
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Appoints Brynne McNulty Rojas to Board of Directors - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Nicklaus Children’s Health System has appointed entrepreneur and investor Brynne McNulty Rojas to its Board of Directors. McNulty Rojas brings expertise in technology scaling, finance, real estate investment and global […]
Baptist Health Breaks Ground on New Home of Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health recently broke ground on the new home of Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care. During the ceremony, Baptist Health […]
Michael F. Walsh, MD, Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Deputy Director and Chief of Prevention - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Michael F. Walsh, M.D., a board-certified medical geneticist specializing in hereditary cancer predisposition. Dr. Walsh will serve as deputy director […]
What is Mike Norvell's buyout with Florida State?
FSU would owe Mike Norvell one of the biggest buyouts in college football history if they decide to fire him.
It's here: 2027 Obamacare enrollment
Millions of Florida residents who purchase their insurance policies on healthcare.gov can begin shopping Sunday for coverage to take effect next year. Twelve companies will offer so-called Obamacare plans on the healthcare.gov marketplace, where subsidies are available to lower the costs of monthly premiums, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website shows. Another three are […]
Seminoles Given Bag of Tricks by Clemson in Halloween Nightmare
Florida State lost its third consecutive game. Seminoles QB Ashton Daniels turned the ball over four times.
College football had its fun. Georgia is back to ruin everyone’s season
Georgia is angry, dominant and terrifying again. Its rout of Florida sent a blunt warning to everyone dreaming of a College Football Playoff run.
All 5 CBS Sports experts pick Florida to reach Final Four
All five CBS Sports experts picked Florida to reach the Final Four, while two have the Gators winning the national championship.
Florida regenerative farm focuses on soil health during harvest season
A Florida regenerative farm is showing how crops, composting and local markets can rebuild soil and connect customers with their food.
After living through century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
In interviews across Florida, centenarians said they are as divided politically as the rest of America. They see today’s political races as increasingly bleak and divisive. Still, they have not given up on voting.
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as members of the task force travel to Florida to push forward DNA analysis.
FAU expands youth mental health services and graduate counseling training through the OWLS-FLY initiative
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education is expanding its clinical training opportunities for graduate counseling students while providing free mental health services to underserved children ages 6 to 17 and their families. This initiative vis through OWLS-FLY (Opportunity, Wellness, Le
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Guthrie, 84, the mother of “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona in February.
College football games, schedule, how to watch Week 9: Arizona vs. Texas Tech, Florida vs. Georgia, OSU vs. USC and more
NANCY GUTHRIE | After 9 months, investigators turn to Florida scientists for new DNA leads
Arizona investigators working on the Nancy Guthrie case are continuing DNA testing with laboratory partners, according to authorities.
NANCY GUTHRIE | After 9 months, investigators turn to Florida scientists for new DNA leads
Arizona investigators working on the Nancy Guthrie case are continuing DNA testing with laboratory partners, according to authorities.
UConn Baseball Transfer Gaining Buzz at Florida State
Cayden Suchy was the Big East Pitcher of the Year, and now he's in Tallahassee.
CBS Sports calls Florida one of strongest preseason No. 1s in years
CBS Sports ranked Florida No. 1 and called the Gators one of the strongest preseason No. 1 teams of the past 15 years.
More Than 100 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Specialty Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Healthcare hospitals earned more 2027 specialty care recognitions than any other health system, including national distinctions for surgical care, emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery October 29, 2026 – NASHVILLE, […]
The Healthcare Election: Florida
When federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance expired last year, Florida was hit particularly hard. Now, as the election and open enrollment coincide, healthcare is a major issue.
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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Credit card advocates argue using plastic for Halloween purchases saves businesses money
'Those savings help keep Halloween affordable for families.'
Georgia high school record-holders meet in Georgia-Florida rivalry
Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Florida's Aaron Philo hold state high school passing records. Now, the quarterbacks meet in a major SEC rivalry.
Rock M Pick ‘Em: Week 9
The College Football season hits Week 9 as Mizzou visits Arkansas in the Battle Line Rivalry, plus Florida vs Georgia
Health officials add mosquito prevention to Halloween safety checklist
According to state surveillance efforts, 485 locally acquired dengue cases have been reported in Florida this year, including 385 in Hillsborough.
Cook Political Report shifts predictions in CD 7, CD 9 in Democrats direction
And Decision Desk now sees the race between Dan Green and Darren Soto as a tossup.
FSU opens new health facility, names it after Wilton Simpson
FSU Health is celebrating the completion of its Research and Collaboration Building, naming it after Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
Florida starting quarterback vs. Georgia announced
Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo against Georgia despite Tramell Jones leading the team to a recent win.
FSU Health opens new research and collaboration building, names it for Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson
Florida State University cut the ribbon Friday on its new FSU Health Research and Collaboration Building and announced that the facility will be named for
FSU cuts ribbon on new health research building, first under new FSU Health branding
Florida State University cut the ribbon on a major milestone for healthcare in Tallahassee with the opening of its new research building.
After living through century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
Candidates in their 100s urge younger voters to research candidates and vote.
Businesses suffer as Georgia-Florida game moves to Atlanta
Business usually amps up for the Georgia-Florida game, but the game has moved while EverBank Stadium is renovated.
7+ Florida Politics Now: A final discussion before elections
On this episode, we’re having one final discussion on the upcoming elections.
7+ Florida Politics Now: A final discussion before elections
On this episode, we’re having one final discussion on the upcoming elections.
Florida State basketball suspends AJ Swinton
FSU basketball forward AJ Swinton has been suspended ahead of the 2026-27 season, Luke Loucks revealed.
After living through a century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
Many of Florida's oldest voters, more than 5,698 whose ages have passed the century mark according to state voter registration records, say they consider regularly participating in elections part of their civic responsibility.
Naples company wins ‘Coolest Thing Made in Florida’ award
The Florida Chamber of Commerce named an Arthrex product the winner of its statewide manufacturing competition.
Norvell Sees Long-Term Potential in International Recruiting
Mike Norvell sees long-term potential in Florida State’s international recruiting efforts as Luke Francis Jr. and Nikau Hepi continue to develop.
4 million votes and counting in Florida
Florida is approaching 4 million votes cast ahead of Tuesday’s midterm election, with registered Republicans slightly ahead of Democrats in ballots cast by mail or at in-person early voting sites.
CBS Sports analyst backs Florida to cover against Georgia in Week 9
CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli backs Florida to cover a 12.5-point spread against Georgia, citing Buster Faulkner's history against the Bulldogs.
Florida State's defensive keys vs Clemson
Here are the defensive keys for Florida State on Saturday night as they face a Clemson offense that struggles to score.
Trump adds weekend rallies back after canceling a day earlier
The president will travel to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after spending Friday and Saturday in Florida.
Three Things Florida Must do to Defeat Georgia in Week 9
From forcing fumbles to unleashing Jadan Baugh, the Gators must execute a precise blueprint to topple the Bulldogs.
SLOPAGANDA! How to combat MAGA’s AI manipulation POISONING politics
Slopaganda has spread far and wide in the midterm elections, and there’s only one question: Can it be stopped? Brandy Zadrozny, a senior enterprise reporter for MS NOW, provides answers in the latest episode of The Deep End, a digital video series about how disinformation is changing your world — from politics to health to culture. Her investigation covers the rise of AI-generated propaganda and President Trump’s enthusiastic embrace of it, the shadowy operatives who used it to swing an election in Florida, and Brandy’s own slopaganda experiment that shows why AI technology is in desperate need of guardrails that protect voters and democracy itself.
Wilton Simpson has a clear path to re-election — and perhaps some paths after it
Joey Mendoza Atkins can make a case for the office. Simpson’s experience and political machinery make the result feel ceremonial.
Florida Department of Health considers dropping 4 school vaccine requirements – here’s what that could mean for kids
Most parents of young children today haven’t experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.
Encompass Health reports results for third quarter 2026, Increases full-year guidance - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 28, 2026 — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC), the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, today reported its results of operations for […]
Georgia football All-SEC DB status in question vs. Florida
Georgia and Florida face key injury concerns ahead of their matchup as both teams manage key player absences ahead of Saturday.
2026 elections live updates as Trump heads to Florida and Peltola speaks out on Alaska ballot controversy
David Jolly: a Democratic governor in Florida ‘redefines American politics’
His GOP opponent Byron Donalds was set to appear at a Trump rally in Daytona Beach Friday night.
David Jolly: a Democratic governor in Florida ‘redefines American politics’
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly passionately spoke Thursday evening to supporters at the Ironworkers Union south of Orlando, calling on Democrats, independents and dissatisfied Republic...
Florida ACA insurance premiums jump again as residents plead for action
Open enrollment begins Sunday; customers and health advocates are pleading with those running for office to intervene with rising and, in some cases, unsustainable healthcare costs.
DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
The advisory is for Crandon Park South.
David Pollack predicts the winner, score of Georgia-Florida game
David Pollack predicts a close game between Georgia and Florida and explains why the Gators face a must win scenario.
‘The potential to destroy:’ Invasive pest sparks action from Florida scientists
University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to investigate how an emerging threat could possibly be managed.
Midwestern retirees helped turn Florida red. Now they could turn it blue.
Like voters still in the Midwest, many Midwesterners who moved to Florida to retire in the sun are preparing to vote for Democrats on Nov. 3.
The Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio's defeat and flight to US
SAO PAULO (AP) — Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro this week left Brazil for the United States, following the steps of his father, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, who spent several months in Florida after his 2022 election defeat, and his younger brother Eduardo, who move...
The Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio's defeat and flight to US
Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential runoff. He follows his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who spent time in Florida after his 2022
Florida vs. Georgia game location 2026: Why Cocktail Party is being played in Atlanta
The annual rivalry game is traditionally played in Jacksonville, Fla.
Coastal treasures become one-of-a-kind creations
It’s not yet five o’clock, and women are already gathering around tables, firing up glue guns and sifting through mounds of shells in all shapes and sizes that will eventually
The art of preserving portraits and conserving canvas work
When it comes to restoring your home after a flood or hurricane, most of us know exactly who to call. Builders repair walls, roofers restore shingles and expert drywallers replace
Tampa Police upping patrols in entertainment districts ahead of Halloweekend
WFLA News Channel 8 On Your Side in Tampa Bay Florida
An empty RV City means Jacksonville businesses feel economic impact after Georgia-Florida game heads to Atlanta
For the first time in over 30 years, the Georgia-Florida game will be played somewhere other than Jacksonville. The reason for the move is the ongoing construction at EverBank stadium. Businesses are feeling the pinch with less visitors downtown, but Visit Jacksonville says they're working to bring more events throughout the year to offset the impact of the game moving locations.
Political Connections Florida October 29 2026
Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Mount Sinai Medical Center Earns Digital Health Most Wired Level 9 for Fourth Consecutive Year - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Recognition spans acute and ambulatory care and continues an unbroken record dating to 2019 October 29, 2026 – Mount Sinai Medical Center has earned Level 9 recognition in both acute […]
Amendment 3 gains favor, races tighten and execution pace: Podcast
Why some voters say they want that property tax cut and what our audience thinks of the state's potential record year in death row executions.
Pointe of Perfection marks Ballet Palm Beach’s 25th year
An elegant Palm Beach estate, a spectacular sunset and the beauty of ballet created an unforgettable evening as Ballet Palm Beach kicked off its milestone 25th anniversary season in grand
UF Geologist brings Earth Science to life for Millhopper Montessori 4th-graders
Fourth-grade students at Millhopper Montessori School had the opportunity to learn from a University of Florida scientist during a special classroom visit from Dr. Andrew Zimmerman of the UF Department of Geological Sciences.
Vote: Jacksonville area's top team in high school boys soccer
Which team will be the best in Jacksonville-area high school boys soccer for the 2026-27 FHSAA season? Vote in our fan poll today.
As Midterm Ads Focus on Epstein, a Florida Senator Is the Latest Target
A new ad criticizes Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican, for voting against releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex crimes in Palm Beach.
Colorado small businesses will suffer is this tax proposal goes through: Cheryl Casone
'The Big Money Show' discusses Florida's proposed property tax reform. The panel also analyzes Colorado's controversial ballot measures that could raise taxes.
USA TODAY Sports experts unanimously pick Georgia over Florida
All seven of USA TODAY Sports' college football experts picked Georgia to beat Florida in Week 9, although one predicts a two-point rivalry thriller.
FSU Discovery Days: Arts-Humanities-Health Symposium fosters interdisciplinary collaboration
Florida State University artists, scientists and therapists united at the Arts-Humanities-Health Symposium during Discovery Days to explore how the arts
The cost of healthcare is hitting America where it hurts: The wallet
This article first appeared on KFF Health News and is republished here with permission. Bill McAdams, a 45-year-old travel nurse from Holiday, Florida, was uninsured last year when he experienced a stroke. He hadn’t been able to afford his agency’s health plan, which would have cost $3,600 monthly to cover him and his wife. The […]
Treasure Coast high school football: Week 11 FHSAA scores
Catch up on the Florida high school football results from Treasure Coast for the latest week of the season.
Florida jobless rate dips in September
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate ticked down for a fourth consecutive month even as business groups have gotten “more cautious” about planning for the future.
Tate High FFA Wins Florida Turfgrass Science State Championship, Advances To Nationals : NorthEscambia.com
Local online newspaper for North Escambia County Florida, Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Molino, Century, Cantonment, Atmore, Flomaton, News
Orlando Health hosts UCF students
Around 40 University of Central Florida students were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Orlando Health Doctor Phillips Hospital.
Legends Radio highlights Claudio Jaffé’s musical passion
Claudio Jaffé COURTESY PHOTO This week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight shines on internationally celebrated cellist Claudio Jaffé.For Claudio, a lifelong passion for music began at an early age. At just eleven years old, he made his orchestral debut in his native Brazil, launching a career that would take him to celebrated stages across the globe, including New York, London and Tokyo.A prizewinning performer and Yale University graduate, Jaffé has dedicated much of his career not only to musical excellence but also to sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. He previously served as Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music.Today, Claudio serves as principal cellist of the Palm Beach Symphony, performing in the orchestra's Masterworks Concert Series at the Kravis Center. He also hosts “Symphony Sessions: Lunch & Learn,” giving music lovers an opportunity to explore the stories, composers, and preparation behind upcoming concerts. His scheduled sessions for the 2026–2027 season include February 4 and April 22.Beyond the stage, Jaffé remains deeply involved in community outreach and music education. Through school residencies, student coaching, and educational performances, he continues to share his experience with young musicians throughout Palm Beach County.His contributions reflect a career dedicated not simply to performing beautiful music but also to ensuring its appreciation continues for generations to come. His commitment to both performance and education continues to make a lasting impact on South Florida's cultural community.That is why Claudio Jaffé is this week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight.
Where Florida AG candidates Uthmeier, Rodriguez stand on abortion, surrogacy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Abortion isn’t on the ballot this year in Florida. But reproductive rights have become an issue in the attorney general race, where staunch anti-abortion Republican James Uthmeier
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
Four-star flip target to visit FSU
2027 four-star cornerback Aidyn Wiggins, who is committed to Auburn, is set to visit Florida State for their season finale against Florida.
Florida State Fan Base Staging an Uprising Over Norvell
Florida State fans are fed up with coach Mike Norvell. They are taking matters into their own hands.
CBS Sports analysts divided on Florida's chances against Georgia
CBS Sports' Chris Hummer and Brad Crawford both predict Georgia will beat Florida, but disagree sharply on the final margin.
Erin Gillaspie, M.D. M.P.H., Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Chief of Thoracic Surgery - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 28, 2026 – Erin Gillaspie, M.D., M.P.H., has joined Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care as chief of thoracic surgery. Dr. Gillaspie is dual […]
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Baptist Health South Florida to 2026 Best Workplaces for Women List - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 28, 2026 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named Baptist Health South Florida to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™. This year, Baptist Health ranked […]
Baptist Health Foundation Celebrates Philanthropic Generosity and Healthcare Excellence at The Grand Gala 2026 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
$4.7 Million Raised To Support Extraordinary Patient Care, Research and Innovation at Baptist Health October 27, 2026 – Baptist Health Foundation held its 2026 Grand Gala Saturday, October 24 the Loews […]
Charles Davis Urges Florida to Start Aaron Philo vs. Georgia
As the Gators prepare for a high-stakes rivalry clash in Atlanta, Charles Davis weighs in on whether Jon Sumrall should stick with momentum or return to experience.
Florida education commissioner responds to criticism of proposed science standards
The changes have drawn criticism from educators, parents and community members over how evolution and human-caused climate change will be taught, as well as whether teachers will have enough time to cover the material.
FSU Discovery Days event reveals the beauty of science through crystal photography
Science and art came together at Florida State University's "Glittering Science" event Oct. 21, where photographs of tiny crystals revealed the unexpected
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
McCullough’s Silence On Norvell Leaves FSU Fans Hanging
Florida State president skips coach Mike Norvell's name in new letter. With a $46.7M buyout and no AD, fans deserve answers now.