Home computers are the right learning environment for some students. ...more

November 24, 2008

"Spellbound by Beauty: Alfred Hitchcock and His Leading Ladies," by Donald Spoto (Harmony Books, $26) ...more

November 9, 2008

Lois Latimer enjoyed history and teaching children so it made sense she would volunteer as a docent at Cracker Country, the historical village at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

June 13, 2008

University of Florida police were justified when they used a Taser against a student who refused to stop questioning Sen. John Kerry at a campus event, according to a state investigation released Wednesday. ...more

October 25, 2007

Halloween novelties are the rage now, but whoopee cushions and joy buzzers are still steady sellers at the mail-order company once described as "the Rosetta stone of American culture." ...more

October 11, 2007

GAINESVILLE— The University of Florida asked state investigators Tuesday to review campus officers' use of a Taser during a forum with Sen. John Kerry, on a persistent questioner who is known for posting practical jokes online. Video of Monday's takedown of the 21-year-old student was replayed extensively on TV and the Internet. University President Bernie Machen called the confrontation "regretful" and said two officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe. ...more

September 18, 2007