The state and national averages for a gallon of gas dropped by 10 cents during the last seven days. ...more

November 30, 2008

During the past year, University of South Florida leaders have overhauled the academic support for student-athletes and made scholastic success among players a top priority. ...more

October 15, 2008

As colleges and universities tighten up admissions standards, some students look to improve their acceptance chances by taking the SAT multiple times. ...more

September 19, 2008

Florida's Board of Governors and others routinely criticize the Bright Futures scholarship program. ...more

September 16, 2008

Hundreds of auto accidents happen here every year, and city officials say most of them are caused by motorists from somewhere else. ...more

July 26, 2008

SEBRING (AP) — Highlands County ranked above national averages but trailed statewide on reading and math tests used in national comparisons, according to results released Tuesday. The norm-referenced tests are given along with the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. But only the FCAT is used to grade schools and as a requirement for high school graduation and promotion from the third to fourth grades. State education officials last week released results from both tests for third-grade students. The remaining FCAT scores will not be released until at least next week. ...more

May 27, 2008

"Stick to what you know" could be the motto for Branson this year as the Ozark resort town focuses on its wholesome country, pop music and family entertainment roots, plus recent upgrades in shopping and hotels, to ride out the nation's economic downturn. ...more

May 4, 2008

Almost every day, the sounds of screeching tires and crunching metal can be heard near the traffic-choked crossroads of U.S. 19 and Ridge Road. ...more

February 26, 2008

Costs Are Still Low Regarding 'Quarterback Needed In Transit Drive' (Our Opinion, Oct. 14): ...more

October 27, 2007

It's an increasingly common refrain among foster parents: no more children. The stipend they get to raise someone else's child just isn't enough. ...more

October 12, 2007