The Republican-controlled Florida House has voted largely on a party line basis, with most Democrats opposed, for a 2010 ballot proposal to loosen class size limits. ...more

April 17, 2009

Football fans from as far away as Gainesville are buying tickets for the first 3-D big-screen showing of a Bowl Championship Series game. ...more

January 7, 2009

Local charities note bright spots as economic woes grow ...more

November 27, 2008

Times are tough. There's no argument there. And in tough times, people need more handouts. But that's a problem, because tough times also mean that faithful donors are pinching pennies, too. ...more

November 27, 2008

A bad economy is making the public cynical about gas prices. At a time when they should be encouraged by the record-breaking decreases, they are unable to summon the optimism. ...more

October 13, 2008

With the scorching days of summer in full effect, a group of athletes will take to the water to raise money for their team. ...more

June 18, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AA ROOKIES After impressive opening-round win, Ridge Manor falls flat, 24-0. ...more

June 11, 2008

School spirit remains strong for the Class of '58 of Hillsborough High, who are celebrating their 50-year reunion and lasting friendships with stories of the good times they had. ...more

May 9, 2008

Florida public schools are supposed to begin adhering to strict caps on individual class sizes in August when the state's class-size amendment takes full effect. ...more

February 19, 2008

Barring changes by the Legislature, the state's class-size amendment is slated to take full effect in August as parental choices change. ...more

February 19, 2008