About 100 people came to the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse on Tuesday for the unveiling of a bronze bust of Edgecomb, Hillsborough County's first black judge. ...more

January 22, 2008

Regarding "School Board OKs Speaker's Hiring" (Metro, Dec. 19): The Hillsborough County School Board will spend $25,000 for an etiquette consultant to speak about manners to a small number of male students at two schools. This sum, I understand, will be in addition to more than $40,000 this particular consultant has previously received from the school board budget for like services. ...more

January 4, 2008

Twin Lakes Elementary's fourth principal in five years hopes to stick around a while. Edith Lefler said she was excited about working with Twin Lakes' parents and students and getting involved in the school's innovative activities, such as its professional development for teachers. "They have such amazing things going on," Lefler said. "It's the type of school I'd love to lead." The Hillsborough County school board appointed her as principal Tuesday night, replacing Holly Saia, who was transferred to Shaw Elementary. Lefler, 36, comes from Town and Country Elementary, where she has served as assistant principal for elementary instruction. "I know the Town and Country family will sorely miss you, but you'll be a welcome addition to the Twin Lakes family," said school board member Susan Valdes. ...more

December 11, 2007

A Spring Hill resident has joined the 2008 race for a seat on the Hernando County School Board. ...more

December 11, 2007

Children at Twin Lakes Elementary should find out Dec. 11 who will become their new principal. The Hillsborough County School Board is scheduled to vote at its meeting on the principal appointment to replace Holly Saia. Saia transferred to Shaw Elementary last month for the retiring Gloria Kolka. Saia had served as Twin Lakes' principal since 2005. The school board meeting starts at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at 901 E. Kennedy Boulevard. It will also be broadcast live on the Internet at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us and shown on the Education Channel, which is channel 614 on Bright House Networks and channel 32 on Verizon. ...more

December 10, 2007

IF YOU GO The Pinellas County School Board is scheduled to decide this semester on a new way of determining which schools students will attend. When: Initial vote set for 10 a.m. Nov. 20, with a public hearing and final vote Dec. 11. Where: School administration building, 301 Fourth St. S.W., Largo To learn more: www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/Choice ...more

November 12, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Teachers in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties know or have an idea of what kind of raises they're getting, but this year's salary schedule remains a mystery for teachers and other school workers in Pasco. ...more

October 18, 2007

TAMPA - Hillsborough County School Board member Jennifer Faliero started moving back to her elected district Thursday after moving to South Tampa in mid-June. ...more

September 28, 2007

The Hillsborough County School Board agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit that was filed by the Florida Family Association over blocked e-mail. ...more

September 19, 2007

It's not a shock by any means that the Pasco County School Board and county commission haven't been able to iron out a new interlocal agreement as part of a state law that takes effect next year tying the approval of new residential development to school capacity. For years, the two governments have been sparring about the same issues and haven't been able to forge an agreement. ...more

September 16, 2007