Posted on May 7th, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Florida AI Education Task Force Earns National Recognition in Washington I had the privilege of being invited to Washington, D.C., to join a small delegation representing the Florida K–12 AI in Education Task Force at the EDSAFE AI Alliance Policy Lab Summit on May 5, a national gathering focused on the rapidly evolving role of […]
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Posted on May 6th, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
2026 James & Clarine Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Recipients This year, our family had the profound honor of presenting the 2nd Annual James & Clarine Kennedy Memorial Health Care Scholarship at the Crystal River High School Senior Awards Ceremony. Representing our family was CRHS CTE teacher Bill Linthwaite, a childhood friend and extended family member, who […]
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Posted on May 1st, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Honoring Citrus County’s Fallen Heroes Today I had the honor of attending the solemn Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony in Inverness. It was a powerful and humbling reminder of the sacrifice made by those who have served and protected our community. We paused to remember the brave men who gave their lives […]
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Posted on May 1st, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Partnership at the Lecanto YMCA There is a unique energy that fills the air when a community comes together to celebrate a milestone built on service, growth, and shared vision. Today, that energy was on full display under the pavilion in Lecanto as we gathered […]
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Posted on April 25th, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Another Inspiring Year: Upward Bound Celebrates Growth, Grit, and Potential The last of the 2025–2026 Rotary Ray Darling Upward Bound Award celebrations took place this month. These events are not simply another awards date on the calendar. They are a reflection point, a moment where students, families, educators, and community leaders come together to recognize […]
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Posted on April 17th, 2026 by
Thomas E Kennedy
Health Academy Senior Earns Early Acceptance to Dental School The Citrus County Class of 2026 continues to prove itself a remarkable cohort of individuals, students who have navigated change, challenge, and opportunity with resilience and purpose. Among them, one story stands out as a powerful intersection of academic excellence, personal determination, and a clear sense […]
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