LAND O' LAKES - Each year, parents in search of a quality preschool can use a rating tool provided by the state to measure how well some preschools prepare children for kindergarten. ...more

April 2, 2009

The near-chaos is almost constant as Jennifer Leigh works for an hour to keep her group focused on the task at hand. ...more

April 1, 2009

The near-chaos is almost constant as Jennifer Leigh works for an hour to keep her group focused on the task at hand. ...more

April 1, 2009

Gathered around the carpet, the 4-year-olds gazed at the colorful illustrations while instructor Iris Burgos read aloud the story. ...more

April 1, 2009

Gathered around the carpet, the 4-year-olds gazed at the colorful illustrations while instructor Iris Burgos read aloud the story. ...more

April 1, 2009

State leaders hope a scoring system will promote the importance of quality preschool and help parents choose the right programs. ...more

March 19, 2009

Santa Fest, a couple of hockey games and a few other events might interfere with a time travel excursion in December, so the Tampa Bay History Center has postponed its grand opening to Jan. 17. ...more

October 15, 2008

Santa Fest, a couple of hockey games and a few other events may interfere with a time travel excursion in December, so the Tampa Bay History Center has postponed its grand opening to Jan. 17. ...more

October 14, 2008

High gasoline prices could turn out to be a lifesaver for some drivers. The authors of a new study say gas prices are causing driving declines that could result in a third fewer auto deaths annually, with the most dramatic drop likely to be among teen drivers. ...more

July 12, 2008

A free event will give potential homeowners an opportunity to learn about the home-buying process. ...more

June 21, 2008