Most Voluntary Prekindergarten providers in Highlands County are doing a good job preparing 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten, but 20 percent are deemed "low performing," according to the Florida Department of Education. ...more

March 27, 2009

The pennies — some shiny, others worn or tarnished, arrived Wednesday by the bucketful, in bottles, jugs, bags and plastic containers — more than 2 million in all. ...more

March 18, 2009

It's a sad and appalling fact that children were routinely beaten and abused while in custody at Florida's old training schools for juvenile offenders. ...more

December 15, 2008

12,500 to 50,000 Tampa Bay area residents contracting flu each year 250 million ...more

November 22, 2008

Cost is the excuse most parents give kids to avoid buying fast-food meals. Their health is another good reason to pass up the drive-through. ...more

October 5, 2008

Cost is the excuse most parents give kids to avoid buying fast-food meals. Their health is another good reason to pass up the drive-through. ...more

October 4, 2008

PLANT CITY The Children's Board of Hillsborough County, with the Florida Children's Services Council, recently honored state Rep. Rich Glorioso, a Plant City Republican, for his work to help children and young adults. ...more

September 12, 2008

Backyard swimming pools are a treat for most families, but they also can be a source of danger for infants and toddlers. ...more

July 27, 2008

The list of Florida hospitals that rank among the nation's best is noteworthy for who is and isn't there. ...more

July 27, 2008

WellCare Health Plans said Monday that it will restate more than three years' worth of financial reports because of accounting errors relating to government contracts with Florida and Illinois. ...more

July 22, 2008