William "Bud" Hallman III stands a solid 6-feet-2-inches tall, lives on a sprawling 20 acres and has the large, callused hands of a native Floridian cowboy. ...more

December 28, 2009

Scott Parlett has been around pool decks nearly all of his life. It began at 4, when he would tag along with his father, Ron, to swim meets. His dad was the Leto High swim coach, and in between events he'd teach his son the basics of swimming. ...more

December 23, 2009

Scott Parlett has been around pool decks nearly all of his life. It began at 4, when he would tag along with his father, Ron, to swim meets. His dad was the Leto High swim coach, and in between events he'd teach his son the basics of swimming. ...more

December 23, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. ...more

December 18, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. The charges against Corey Lynn Swindler, 38, do not involve a student at the school. Swindler is not related to the girl but has had access to her for about 10 years through a domestic relationship, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 17, 2009

The University of Tampa women's soccer team dropped a 3-2 decision to Nova Southeastern University in its Sunshine State Conference opener Friday night. ...more

October 2, 2009

Tim Binder is proud to be a product of the Hillsborough County School District and of parents who are longtime teachers in the system. ...more

March 18, 2009

A South Florida medical student was among the survivors of the US Airways flight that landed in New York's Hudson River. ...more

January 16, 2009

On the same day they passed over one of their own to select a new superintendent, Pinellas County School Board members learned their choice also can have the same position in Miami-Dade County if he wants. ...more

September 11, 2008

An 18-year-old Plant City High School graduate was first runner-up in the recent Miss Florida USA pageant in Hollywood. ...more

July 23, 2008