Two River Ridge High School juniors were arrested Tuesday in connection with a March 14 burglary of the school. Cameron Tortarelli and Anthony Dickens, both 17, are charged with armed burglary, grand theft, trespassing on school property and criminal mischief. Dickens also is charged with throwing a missile into a public building. A third boy, 17, had not been arrested as of Wednesday ...more

March 25, 2009

The advent of the Internet opened a gateway to limitless information. But it started with physical limitations. Namely, anyone accessing it was anchored to a home computer. ...more

March 15, 2009

Pasco County library users no longer have to endure long waits to get on computers or face strict time limits as they fill out job applications or government forms. ...more

January 15, 2009

A bus purchased by the Pinellas County Jail is equipped with computers capable of video conferencing between inmates and family and friends. ...more

December 26, 2008

Pasco County library users no longer have to endure long waits to get on computers, or face strict time limits as they're filling out job applications or government forms. Thanks to the E-Government program, at least two new laptop computers have been delivered to each branch in the system. ...more

December 24, 2008

Video visitation for inmates at the Pinellas County Jail is nothing new. What is new, though, is how this service will be provided in the next few weeks. In addition to the 52 booths set up for visits near the jail on 49th Street, the Sheriff's Office has purchased an old bus from the Jacksonville area. The vehicle is equipped with 5 laptop computers capable of video conferencing between the jail and family and friends who can now see and hear them from a remote location. ...more

December 19, 2008

The American Red Cross national day of giving was Saturday, but with local donations down 43 percent, the Highlands County office also needs support. ...more

December 15, 2008

Three electronics firms have agreed to plead guilty and pay $585 million in fines for conspiring to drive up prices for people buying computers, TVs and other LCD screens. ...more

November 12, 2008

Tampa International Airport will soon open new security lanes for passengers which will allow them to choose checkpoint paths based on their familiarity with airport security procedures. ...more

October 17, 2008

Lake Placid Elementary School teachers will be doing without some of the extras in the classroom this upcoming school year, such as FCAT practice materials and new materials for struggling readers. ...more

July 29, 2008