Kara Newhouse

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Kara Newhouse

Half of all Suncoast households struggle to afford essentials. By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: May 21, 2025Host: Across the Suncoast, almost half of all households struggle to make ends meet, according to a new report. That report is from the United Way Suncoast and its research partner United for ALICE. It looks at what researchers called a “survival budget” in local counties. Kara Newhouse with Suncoast Searchlight reports.

1 month ago | wslr.org | Kara Newhouse

State funding for school programs has gone up since the Parkland shooting, but so has the need. By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: April 30, 2025Host: Florida has been increasing its mental health funding for schools ever since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This year, it dedicated over $175 million to that purpose. But school officials say the rising need is outpacing resources. Kara Newhouse with Suncoast Searchlight reports.

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Kara Newhouse

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1 month ago | mysuncoast.com | Kara Newhouse

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two Sarasota County Schools administrators disputed recent reporting on the district’s contract with The Florida Center for Early Childhood Tuesday night, saying inaccurate information was provided. But the numbers they disputed came directly from the district. Suncoast Searchlight reported on April 4 that Sarasota County Schools would end its contract with The Florida Center, which placed full-time mental health therapists in elementary schools.

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Kara Newhouse

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