The last time Tampa created a plan for growth, the city was hardly growing. ...more

May 18, 2008

The city's Port Authority board wants it; so do the mayor and several city council members. And a group of residents has been calling for it for months. ...more

February 23, 2008

It's natural for students to get a little nervous before an exam. But with the increase in standardized tests designed to measure student and/or school success, even well-prepared kids are experiencing test anxiety that can interfere with their ability to perform. Whether it is the FCAT, SAT or ACT, students of all ages are exposed to tests that significantly impact their future. ...more

February 15, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - If you think the Pasco softball team is complacent with finishing second in the state in Class 4A last season, think again. ...more

February 7, 2008

Why Spring Hill? Nia Diebel's letter, "Is there life in Spring Hill?" expresses frustration with some of the shortcomings of Spring Hill. Diebel apparently believes these shortcomings are the result of the "rather selfish attitudes of the so-called 'greatest generation' ... (that) place their whims and wants over valid needs for a community that is growing (as they) shuffle along and ... seem confused and not much engaged in life beyond medical appointments and early dinner specials." ...more

February 6, 2008

At the start of this season, Barry Grayling scoffed at the notion that a lack of experience would be Pasco's downfall this season. ...more

February 5, 2008

TAMPA - Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena has apologized to Ikea. ...more

January 25, 2008

Euros? Dollars? Pounds? Gisele Bundchen insists she's perfectly happy with them all, again denying reports that the Brazilian supermodel is shunning the weak U.S. dollar in favor of European currency. ...more

January 10, 2008

While his teammates drove down the field for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, veteran receiver Joey Galloway watched from the sideline with a towel over his head. ...more

January 7, 2008

The New Year's Eve celebrations ignited another round of complaints to county officials and the Sheriff's Office. Local leaders in turn explain how they are powerless to defuse the situation. A state task force is supposed to submit a report by the end of January offering recommendations for possible statewide fireworks regulations. ...more

January 5, 2008