Memorial Elementary Principal Ruby Handley has some little helpers at her school - and they are not elves. ...more

December 26, 2009

In Dade City this holiday season, young and old did their part to provide a brighter Christmas for community members. ...more

December 24, 2009

A recognition ceremony was held Dec. 10 at Pasco-Hernando Community College for the latest classes to graduate from the school's Educator Preparation Institute. ...more

December 23, 2009

It's no small feat winning $100 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ...more

December 11, 2009

Bill and Melinda Gates reportedly won't be here Thursday, but about 400 other people plan to attend a gala to celebrate Hillsborough County Public Schools' $100 million grant. ...more

December 8, 2009

I am the husband of a teacher in Hernando County. Hernando School Board members once again have shown their total and complete lack of respect for their teachers. ...more

October 29, 2009

Spoto High School baseball coach Larry Benton must meet with professional standards staff after his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of soliciting someone to commit prostitution. ...more

July 1, 2009

Spoto baseball coach Larry Benton was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor charge of soliciting another to commit prostitution, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office charge report. ...more

June 29, 2009

Florida State University couldn't convince the NCAA to reverse its decision to strip the school of wins in 10 sports following an academic cheating scandal. ...more

June 18, 2009

For five decades, the Tampa Tribune has honored the top 3 percent of seniors graduating from public and private schools based on their grade-point averages. Those who submit an essay vie for annual college scholarships honoring former Tribune publisher R.F. "Red" Pittman. ...more

May 18, 2009