What a wonderful idea that Mike Trentalange had about raising the liability rates for teachers and school board members so that they would be held more accountable for the protection and "lives and safety"of our school children (Letters, May 13). After all, $100,000 is not enough deterrent to keep these people responsible. ...more

May 15, 2009

We were told that user fees are not a tax. Please put user fees on all alcohol. It will also help save lives. ...more

May 1, 2009

After Bob Germaine was elected Highlands County Clerk of Courts, he retired in December from his old job, senior director of court services. For the rest of his life, he'll get a check from the Florida Retirement System. ...more

April 2, 2009

Florida's senators would spare schools from much of the cuts they feared but would force conditions that education leaders call too heavy-handed. ...more

April 1, 2009

Hillsborough County School Board member April Griffin said she feels like Charlie Brown's schoolteacher when she travels to Tallahassee to talk to lawmakers about increasing education funding. ...more

April 1, 2009

The scary thing, say those who advocate for schools and their leaders, is that a Florida Senate committee came up with a budget that's not so bad, considering the economy. Scary because senators would start making financial decisions advocates say are best left to local school districts. ...more

March 31, 2009

Work crews have plugged most of the sinkholes that closed six area roads. ...more

March 25, 2009

The upcoming dedication of Sgt. Smith Middle School will feature a patriotic theme to match its name. ...more

March 25, 2009

School board members indefinitely shelved the issue of student uniforms during a workshop on Monday. ...more

March 24, 2009

A year ago, it seemed the perfect match. Two physical education teachers at San Antonio Elementary planned to start a before- and after-school program to provide a mixture of homework time, exercise time and child care. ...more

March 21, 2009