The board of directors of the USF Patel Charter School Inc. voted unanimously to dissolve the state corporation responsible for the school. ...more

March 25, 2009

Reporters from TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and News Channel 8 are exploring the Tampa Bay area today, talking with people as they watch history unfold. Check back with TBO.com throughout the day as we post stories, photos and multimedia elements from Washington and Tampa. ...more

January 20, 2009

The city's underground is pockmarked with now-dormant landfills, most dating to an era when municipal dumps were holes in the ground that needed filling. ...more

December 21, 2008

Several of the city's old landfills are buried beneath public schools. Pizzo Elementary, Roland Park Middle School, Lockhart Elementary and Young Middle Magnet School were built on or near land once used to bury Tampa's garbage. ...more

December 21, 2008

The Temple Terrace City Council will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, and is expected to declare a state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay, according to a release from the city. ...more

August 18, 2008

Principal Sheryl Marceaux is opening a new elementary school for the second time in a decade. ...more

August 13, 2008

Kimbell Elementary School is the newest status symbol in this 84-year-old community. Gerald White wants to make sure it becomes a neighborhood treasure. ...more

July 23, 2008

hurricane shelters ...more

May 27, 2008

Two area schools will open the next school year with new leaders. The Hillsborough County school board appointed principals Tuesday for Pizzo Elementary and Tampa Bay Technical High. ...more

May 10, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - Two area schools will open the next school year with new leaders. The school board appointed new principals Tuesday, May 6, for Pizzo Elementary and Tampa Bay Technical High. ...more

May 6, 2008