A day after tornadoes in five states killed dozens of people, Hillsborough County students crouched in hallways, heads tucked to their knees, practicing what to do should a twister threaten here. ...more

February 7, 2008

For the time being, schoolchildren in Manatee and Charlotte counties will have to get by on spaghetti without meatballs, vegetarian chili and nachos without taco meat. Both districts joined hundreds of others across the country that pulled beef from school menus this week as federal regulators investigate the possible use of sick and injured cattle by a California meat supplier. ...more

February 6, 2008

Buddies Drew Boeser and Alex DeLeon were among 33 AFIRE of Pasco County students who took a two-hour cruise on the Pithlachascotee River recently. The outing on the Miss Daisy tour boat reflects the nonprofit adult training facility's dedication to enhancing the skills, motivation, self-reliance and quality of life for mentally challenged adults in west Pasco County. For more information on the school, visit www.afirepasco.com. ...more

January 29, 2008

Although Hudson High junior Clint Barga plans a career in art, he hasn't quite reconciled the idea of parting with his creations. ...more

January 25, 2008

ORLANDO - A McDonald's promotion that promised free Happy Meals to Seminole County students with good grades and attendance has been stopped, amid complaints from a Boston-based child advocacy group. ...more

January 18, 2008

Students and teachers in Hernando County are in for a strange week, to say the least. ...more

January 11, 2008

Jan Henrick's legacy as a caring, loving wife and teacher lives on each year when Hillsborough County students receive an award named in her honor. ...more

January 9, 2008

SEBRING — Highlands County kindergartners entered school this year better prepared to learn, according to three screening tests. ...more

December 25, 2007

The Pinellas County School Board on Tuesday delayed final action on a controversial plan that would steer Pinellas County students to schools in their own neighborhoods. ...more

December 12, 2007

LARGO - The Pinellas County School Board on Tuesday delayed final action on a controversial plan that would steer Pinellas County students to schools in their own neighborhoods. ...more

December 11, 2007