The high school graduation rate for the 2008-09 school year improved in Highlands County, according to data released Friday by the Florida Department of Education. ...more

December 6, 2009

The Florida economy will turn around but it will take the work both of residents and of government leaders to make it happen. ...more

November 25, 2009

I fully understand that none of the contributors to the Op-Ed pages are reporters, and I usually read the columns more for entertainment than enlightenment, just like I listen (under duress) to Rush Limbaugh and others of his persuasion. ...more

November 13, 2009

First-year Freedom High head football coach James Harrell is determined to turn the school's program into a state championship contender. ...more

November 11, 2009

Arts in Motion will present a $35,000 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" from Friday through Sunday at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel. Featuring 80 cast members, this full-scale musical production features a full orchestra, lighting and sound effects, and handmade sets and costumes, including a carriage with a top once used in a Walt Disney World parade. ...more

November 5, 2009

The 37 students stared at the dark, narrow cave entrance with growing skepticism. ...more

November 1, 2009

Hillsborough County health and school officials are gearing up for swine flu vaccinations next week in several middle and high schools, though plans could change depending on availability of supplies. ...more

October 24, 2009

Dance instructor Susan Downey held Muller Magnet Elementary School student Karen Cummings' arms straight and tight. ...more

October 21, 2009

How is federal stimulus money really affecting Florida? Agency directors from across the state gave Gov. Charlie Crist an update Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights, by-the-numbers: ...more

July 16, 2009

A 54-year-old Largo man ran his vehicle into a Largo church over the weekend in an attempt to kill himself and be closer to Jesus, Largo police said. ...more

June 29, 2009