Former Florida Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan is among four finalists for the state's top higher-education post. ...more

July 13, 2009

"Sublime," the submarine designed and built by local students, won the Overall Performance Award last week during the 20th anniversary running of the International Submarine Races in Bethesda, Md. ...more

June 30, 2009

Kirstin Austin, a King High senior and member of the girl's softball team, was presented a first-time award this year for demonstrating excellence on the softball field and in the classroom. ...more

April 15, 2009

The following letter to the Tribune was signed by Florida A&M President James H. Ammons, Florida Atlantic University President Frank T. Brogan, Florida Gulf Coast University President Wilson G. Bradshaw, Florida International University President Modesto A. Maidique, Florida State University President T.K. Wetherell, New College of Florida President Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson Jr., University of Central Florida President John C. Hitt, University of Florida President J. Bernard Machen, University of North Florida President John A. Delaney, University of South Florida President Judy L. Genshaft and University of West Florida President Judith A. Bense. ...more

March 19, 2009

As she prepares for her fourth and final year on the East Bay Indians varsity flag football team, senior Lindsey Prall is determined to help her squad leave a mark at the school. ...more

February 25, 2009

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February 14, 2009

Tourism may be down. Real estate has sunk. And unemployment is surging. But for Southwest Florida, one major indicator has been nothing but positive. ...more

December 26, 2008

Before local artist Garry Dodds travels to Africa and the Middle East to help refugees in that part of the world, he plans to help local homeless people with the help of fellow artist and musician Tanya Orme. Dodds, who is from Safety Harbor, and the Ozona-based Orme wanted to give something back to the community. They will present an exhibition of their art, today, Saturday, at Ozona Village Hall. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Homeless Emergency Project. ...more

December 20, 2008

The Travis Kelton "T.K." Hill III manslaughter trial was changed from its original January date to Feb. 9. ...more

November 13, 2008

The state's Board of Governors has formed a search team to find the next leader of Florida's public university system. Its work will begin later this month, though board Chairwoman Sheila McDevitt has given them no deadline to find a replacement for Chancellor Mark Rosenberg. Rosenberg plans to leave his job in February and join the faculty of Florida International University in Miami. ...more

October 15, 2008