Hillsborough Schools Plan Major Changes, Bloom Flower Festival Offers Relief

0:00It's April 11th. I'm Cory with the story. This is Tampa Bay News today, driven by AI. Hillsboro County Public Schools plans to shut down several schools and reassign thousands of students ahead of the 2027-20, 28th school year. These changes aim to reshape the district's footprint amid enrollment drops and budget pressures. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Jada Williams broke down the proposal, highlighting how officials are targeting underused buildings for closure to, streamline operations. Parents are fired up and largely against it, voicing frustration over disruptions to their kids' education and communities during PAC school board meetings. Meanwhile, shake off the stress with the Bloomflower Festival at Bonnets Springs Park in Lakeland. It kicks off tomorrow, April 11th through 12th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free for everyone with stunning floral displays, botanical art, guided tours, food trucks, drinks and live entertainment. Stephanie Brinnell from Bloom chatted about it on Dennis Phillips Live yesterday, making

1:02it the perfect family escape before these school shifts really hit home.