14-year-old Pinellas County middle schooler competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay will once again represent at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, this year with the smarts of Pinellas County middle schooler Park Allen.

East Lake Middle School student Park Allen, 14, is one of 12 Florida kids taking part in this year’s spelling bee competition.

Currently in the eighth grade, Park has already racked up several academic accomplishments, including three medals at Science Olympiad and third place at the state Future Business Leaders of America competition…

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