Though it won't begin for another six weeks or so, it's official: 2010 is Trevor Abbott's year. The Gulf High School student was recently named the Pasco School District's Outstanding Senior Award winner for the Class of 2010. ...more

November 25, 2009

The first time I went into Thailand Restaurant, it was Chinese. That was 30 years ago this month. "Nobody knew anything about Thai food around here in those days," says Amnuay Thambundit, who owns the South Tampa - 5252 S. Dale Mabry Highway - restaurant with his wife, Pornrut. ...more

October 30, 2009

For five decades, the Tampa Tribune has honored the top 3 percent of seniors graduating from public and private schools based on their grade-point averages. Those who submit an essay vie for annual college scholarships honoring former Tribune publisher R.F. "Red" Pittman. ...more

May 18, 2009

The University of South Florida is holding commencement ceremonies for its biggest graduating class ever this weekend. Here's a look at the class by the numbers: ...more

May 2, 2009

For the last three years, Denzel Drone and Duran Lowe helped terrorize Hillsborough County football teams as leaders of the Plant City High defense. Their talents were always recognized by local coaches, but they obviously were noticed beyond the Tampa Bay area as well. ...more

February 11, 2009

The Tribune's June 14th editorial is yet another unnecessarily harsh jab at the public schools. ...more

June 23, 2008

Greco Middle School seventh-grader Jeremy Montez was known for finding trouble. ...more

May 31, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Greco Middle School seventh-grader Jeremy Montez was known for finding trouble. The 14-year-old said he often blew off schoolwork and got into fights. That was until he became a man of vision. Greco started the Men of Vision and Promise group this year. It targets male students who have had discipline problems and struggled with their classwork. ...more

May 27, 2008

Highlighted by the Vernon Korhn Award, the School District of Hillsborough County honored dozens of players, coaches and schools at a ceremony Thursday at the district's offices in downtown Tampa. ...more

May 23, 2008

With the regular seasons of their respective sports wrapped up, a group of high school athletes was recently celebrated for its accomplishments inside the classroom. ...more

May 21, 2008