The number of Florida sheriffs who have signed agreements to participate in federal programs designed to catch undocumented immigrants in county jails has tripled. Since the May 6 launch of an initiative known as the Warrant Service Officer program, 10 local law-enforcement agencies have signed contracts that will soon allow their corrections officers to be certified to perform functions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, such as serving federal immigration detainers. That brings the total number of local law-enforcement agencies participating in federal immigration programs to 15, with officials saying that number will soon tick up. “I was told 37 that have agreed but that maybe have not completed the paperwork yet,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, who is participating. It’s not clear why other jurisdictions that have expressed interest have not been approved by the federal immigration agency.…

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The live stream of Orlando Shakes' production of Jack and the Beanstalk reached 4,663 students across the state, many of them in Title 1 schools. The live stream by local company Skystorm Productions was broadcast to schools in 18 counties in Florida, and included a live talkback with the cast and crew after the show. "Through the live stream, we are able to reach underserved students beyond our community," Orlando Shakes director of education Anne Hering said.…