Former Hillsborough County Superintendent of Schools Earl Lennard has joined the pool of applicants, now 20 in all, seeking the post of elections supervisor. ...more

July 9, 2009

The final step to reduce class sizes may be put on hold as the state grapples with budget challenges due to the faltering economy. ...more

March 1, 2009

Bracing for state budget cuts due to the economic downturn, Highlands County Superintendent of Schools Wally Cox is asking his administrators to meet with their staff to rank 10 suggested budget-cutting measures. ...more

January 29, 2009

Hernando County Superintendent of Schools Wayne Alexander is looking for jobs in New England and is a semifinalist for a superintendent post in Massachusetts. ...more

December 22, 2008

As a youngster, Frank Gibbs believed he would be content with a life on the farm, but his parent's priorities changed and he pursued education, which offered many opportunities for the Hardee County native. ...more

December 13, 2008

A tractor-trailer driver was on his cell phone when he slammed into a school bus in north Florida, police said Wednesday. A 13-year-old girl died, but officials are crediting heroic passers-by who pulled students off the burning bus with preventing an even bigger tragedy. ...more

September 25, 2008

A tractor-trailer driver was on his cell phone when he slammed into a school bus in north Florida, police said Wednesday. A 13-year-old girl died, but officials are crediting heroic passers-by who pulled students off the burning bus with preventing an even bigger tragedy. ...more

September 24, 2008

LARGO - The search for a new Pinellas County superintendent of schools has taken on a homegrown flavor as all five finalists are from Florida. ...more

July 30, 2008

TAMPA - A Lowry Elementary School teacher thought she was taking her class to an assembly on fitness and music. She left $10,000 richer. ...more

May 12, 2008

SEBRING — Elected versus appointed schools superintendent – it's an issue with a lot of interest around the state in various districts, according to Florida School Boards Association Executive Director Wayne Blanton. Prompted by a citizen request, the School Board of Highlands County will look into the issue of changing from an elected to an appointed schools chief. Blanton will come from Tallahassee to inform the board and public on the issue at a school board workshop, which is scheduled at 4 p.m., Oct. 23 in the Garland Boggus Board Room at the district office. ...more

September 29, 2007