Pasco Schools Open Second Choice Window, Pinellas Search Continues

0:00It's April 13th. From your city to your ears. This is Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. Pasco County Schools just dropped a second school choice window for the 2026-27 year. Parents got until 4.30 p.m. on April 17th to apply for spots outside their zone schools. Plus gifted programs, technical centers, magnets, and all that good stuff. This extra window means more flexibility after the first round filled up quick. Families will hear back on acceptance from May 18th through May 22nd, giving everyone time to plan ahead. For a lot of parents, this is huge. It lets them match kids to schools that fit their needs better, dodging over crowded zones or mismatched vibes. It's all about leveling up education options in the district. Switching to rough waters in Pinellas County, the sheriff's office confirmed they found Tony lays body in a channel south of Maximal Park. The St. Petersburg man fell overboard near Channel Marker 18, while boating with family, witnesses searched, but came of empty at first.

1:04Meanwhile, another guy is still missing after hitting the water near the Skyway Bridge. Officials are on in, but it reminds us to gear up right and stay sharp on the bay hoping for quick resolutions on both fronts.