Florida's effort to secure up to $700 million in federal funds with a plan including merit pay has met some harsh criticism from state teachers union officials. ...more

December 27, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board's proposed new policy manual isn't a hit with some teachers, who say portions of the document violate their rights. ...more

December 24, 2009

For the 16th year, the Dade City Garden Club has designed and sold an ornament representing a historic Dade City building. This year's subject is a historical landmark of the Pasco academic community. ...more

December 19, 2009

It's now up to Hernando County School Board members to decide who will be interviewed for the superintendent position by selecting from a pool of nine candidates. ...more

December 6, 2009

Since starting its drug testing policy about 15 years ago, the Highlands County School District has turned away some applicants and terminated a few employees who have tested positive for drug use. ...more

November 30, 2009

The Highlands County School District is a "quality school system," according to the preliminary report of a Quality Assurance Review Team, which recommends accreditation for the district and all of its schools. ...more

November 12, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist announced today that he has chosen Earl Lennard to be Hillsborough County's supervisor of elections. Lennard replaces Phyllis Busansky, a Democrat, who was elected in November 2008 and died last month. Lennard, a Republican, will fill the position until 2010, at which point he may run for election. ...more

July 14, 2009

Former Hillsborough County Superintendent of Schools Earl Lennard has joined the pool of applicants, now 20 in all, seeking the post of elections supervisor. ...more

July 9, 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

Marion County students will be required to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, a decision announced after district officials decided against altering guidelines listed in the student code of conduct. ...more

April 14, 2009