The Plant High football team won its third state title in four years Friday night, beating Bradenton Manatee, 21-14, at Orlando's Citrus Bowl to cap a 13-1 season. One year after winning the Class 4A crown, the Panthers closed with 13 consecutive victories in bringing the 5A trophy to South Tampa. Plant led 21-0 at halftime, then held off Manatee's rally to become the first Hillsborough County football program to win three state championships in the playoff era. ...more

December 19, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A school under construction in the Trinity and Odessa area has been given a name to match its location - Odessa Elementary. ...more

December 17, 2009

TAMPA The Academies, a not-for-profit public charter school for students with learning-related disabilities, hosted its second annual Family Abilities Information Rally on Oct. 17. Yes! of America United co-hosted the event along with Hillsborough County. ...more

November 25, 2009

There were moments during Saturday's Class 5A-Region 2 championship when the Newsome volleyball team could have folded. ...more

November 15, 2009

A strong senior class and an influx of young talent have lifted Wharton's hockey team back to the top in the Lightning Conference Central Division. ...more

November 11, 2009

A strong senior class and an influx of young talent have lifted Wharton's hockey team back to the top in the Lightning Conference Central Division. ...more

November 11, 2009

A strong senior class and an influx of young talent have lifted Wharton's hockey team back to the top in the Lightning Conference Central Division. ...more

November 11, 2009

TONIGHT'S GAME WHO: San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning ...more

October 22, 2009

The recent shooting deaths of two teenagers prompted teens and school board officials Saturday to organize a violence awareness rally at Johnson Middle School in Bradenton. ...more

September 20, 2009

Girls ages 5 to 17 can sign up for Girl Scouts from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual membership rally will be at the Girl Scout House at Mike Sansone Community Park, 1702 N. Park Road, south of Interstate 4. Light refreshments will be served, and girls may take part in craft-making. ...more

September 6, 2009